What kind of home is 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET?

6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET sell for?

6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET last sold for £550,000 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in September 2003, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2003 and June 2016, 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET rose from £250,000 to £550,000, a change of £300,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET?

6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (1,970 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 1ET. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET use?

The latest EPC at 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET had any planning applications?

6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side and rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET?

6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET in?

6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET sits in Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET show an average of 90 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (23% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET?

The closest primary school to 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET is Sharnbrook Primary (806m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sharnbrook Academy (621m).

What is the nearest station to 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET?

The closest bus stop to 6 Colworth Road, MK44 1ET is Loring Road West, 239m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Colworth Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1ET

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

183 m²

1970 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Colworth Road

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

6 Colworth Road is a five-bedroom detached house in Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1ET). It has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (around 1970 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 183 m² the property is well over the postcode median (138 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in June 2016. Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £738,000 is 34.2% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromC69toD68

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Colworth Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Colworth Road has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 6 Colworth Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1ET

2decisions2extensions13documents1nearby

Jun 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
04/00983/FUL
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ExtensionMay 2007Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£738,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£550,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

16 June 2016Most recent
£550,000
+120.0%over 12 years
14 September 2003
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1ET: £475,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in MK44 1ET

On the street

Versus other Colworth Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 6 Colworth Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,005

Street avg £3,649

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Floor Area

183 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

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

Crime

90/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Loring Road West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Sharnbrook Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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