What kind of home is 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF last change hands?

44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF last sold for £175,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

The current EPC rating for 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 1QF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF use?

The latest EPC at 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF had any planning applications?

44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF has 5 planning records on file (4 approved, 1 refused), most recent in November 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF in?

44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF sits in Bletsoe, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF in a safe area?

Police records around 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

The closest primary school to 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF is Milton Ernest CofE Primary School (2.2km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

The closest bus stop to 44 The Avenue, MK44 1QF is Bletsoe Church, 89m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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44 The Avenue, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QF

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 44 The Avenue

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

44 The Avenue is a two-bedroom detached house in Bletsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1QF). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 sits 58.9% above the 2014 sale of £175,000. 5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in August 2014. At 68 m² it's 20.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 15 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from May 2014

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 The Avenue, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

44 The Avenue has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

5 applications on record at 44 The Avenue, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QF

5decisions42documents2nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Apr 2004
Heritage
Outcome in report
Re-instatement of roof frame, thatch and dormer window.
Reference
04/00696/LBC
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More recent applications — locked
HeritageNov 2018Decision
RenovationSept 2018Decision

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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.

44 The Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 August 2014Most recent
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1QF: £410,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in MK44 1QF

On the street

Versus other The Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 44 The Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,574

Street avg £3,360

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£245k

1 Church Green, Milton Ernest

MK44 1RH

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1 Chettles Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1NH

2 bed1 bath

£205k

1 Dag Lane, Riseley

MK44 1EH

2 bed1 bath

£354k

1 Bowers Close, Riseley

MK44 1DP

3 bed1 bath

£452k

1 Antonie Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1FJ

3 bed2 bath

£503k

1 Castle Barns, Coplowe Lane, Bletsoe

MK44 1TL

3 bed

£401k

1 Brittons Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1PW

4 bed1 bath

£279k

1 Davies Gardens, Riseley

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bletsoe Church — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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