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20 Brooklands Road, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1EE

Solar panels2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
114 m²
1227 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20 Brooklands Road

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

20 Brooklands Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Riseley, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1EE). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since September 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £408,000 sits 66.5% above the 2006 sale of £244,995. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, 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

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

20 Brooklands Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Apr 2019
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
53%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Brooklands Road, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Brooklands Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

  1. May 2021
    ExtensionOutline
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    21/01021/HPN
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2021
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension and new raised roof to existing garage

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    20/02683/FUL
    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.

20 Brooklands Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£408,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£244,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 September 2006Most recent

    £244,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1EE: £415,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Brooklands Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 20 Brooklands Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,149

Street avg £2,720

Below

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 116 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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

The Old White Horse — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Riseley CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 1EE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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 — 10 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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