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3 Bourne End Lane, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QP

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 3 Bourne End Lane

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

3 Bourne End Lane is a semi-detached house in Bletsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1QP). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 116), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 70 m² it's 23.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 5 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Jan 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF35toD58
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
12%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2015from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromD58toE43
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation
NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Nov 2017from Mar 2015
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation
MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

Jan 2021from Nov 2017
EPC improved fromE41toD66
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bourne End Lane, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Bourne End Lane has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Bourne End Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 1QP: £200,000 (2011–2006).

On the street

Versus other Bourne End Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Bourne End Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 43 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Bourne End Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£279k

1 Davies Gardens, Riseley

MK44 1FB

£264k

1 Beanfield Close, Riseley

MK44 1ES

£245k

1 Church Green, Milton Ernest

MK44 1RH

2 bed
£315k

1 Council Houses, The Green, Souldrop

MK44 1HE

£229k

1 Captains Close, Bletsoe

MK44 1ED

£329k

1 Antonie Farm Cottages, Colworth Estate, Sharnbrook

MK44 1LB

£334k

1 Bedford Road, Milton Ernest

MK44 1RR

£223k

1 Chettles Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1NH

2 bed1 bath
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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bourne End Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Sharnbrook Primary. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Bourne End Lane, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.