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Mill Ponds, Keysoe Road, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DE

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
190 m²
2045 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Mill Ponds

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

Mill Ponds is a detached house in Riseley, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1DE). It has a recorded floor area of 190 m² (around 2045 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on oil.

At 190 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Nov 2014
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (35 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Mill Ponds, Keysoe Road, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Sept 2009
    Telecoms
    In report

    Replacement of 3 x antenna on existing Cypress tree tower and installation of Flexi ladder within existing cabinet.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    09/01875/TELLN
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2008
    Telecoms
    In report

    Installation of a 12.5m telecommunications mast (telegraph pole style) with 3 antenna in shroud, equipment cabinets and ancillary equipment.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    08/00295/TELPN
    View planning record
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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.

Mill Ponds has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1DE: £660,000 (2021–2013).

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On the street

Versus other Keysoe Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Mill Ponds runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

190 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
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.

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

0.1 km

Keysoe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Riseley CofE Primary School. 1 school 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 1DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 1DE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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 — 9 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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