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The Grange, Melchbourne Road, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1BY

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
15
From EPC
Floor area
473 m²
5091 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 43
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Grange

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

The Grange is a detached house in Riseley, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1BY). It has a recorded floor area of 473 m² (around 5091 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 61). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,320,000 is 17.5% below the 2018 sale of £1,600,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in January 2018. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The Grange's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E43
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
23.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Grange, Melchbourne Road, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2005
    Change Of UseAmendment
    In report

    Temporary change of use of barns to Class B1 (Business), B2 (General Industrial) and B8 (Storage or Distribution) uses.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    05/00283/COU
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£1,320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£1,600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 January 2018Most recent

    £1,600,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in MK44 1BY: £170,000 (2004–2004).

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.
Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.3 km

St Nicholas Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Riseley CofE Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 1BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 1BY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 17 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about The Grange, Melchbourne Road, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1BY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.