What type of property is 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL?

4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL?

4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL last sold for £530,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £127,500 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 1995 and February 2022, 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL rose from £127,500 to £530,000, a change of £402,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL?

4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (2,024 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL have?

4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL has 3 planning records on file (1 approved, 2 refused), most recent in July 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL?

4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL located?

4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL sits in Bletsoe, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL?

Police records around 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL 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.

Which schools serve 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL?

The closest primary school to 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL is Milton Ernest CofE Primary School (2.4km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Castle Barns, MK44 1TL is Bletsoe Church, 156m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Castle Barns, Coplowe Lane, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1TL

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

188 m²

2024 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Castle Barns

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

4 Castle Barns is a semi-detached house in Bletsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1TL). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 1995–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 40.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Most recent transfer: February 2022 at £530,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

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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)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC75

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Castle Barns, Coplowe Lane, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1TL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2006
Change of UseAmendment
In report
Change of use from ancillary residential use to separate one bedroom dwelling.
Reference
06/01286/COU
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Jun 2005
ConversionFull
In report
Alterations to garage to form ancillary accommodation to The Hayloft.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
05/00590/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.

4 Castle Barns has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£548,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£530,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2022Most recent
£530,000
+32.5%over 5 years
21 November 2016
£400,000
+213.7%over 21 years
24 March 1995
£127,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1TL: £595,000 (2025–2013).

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Versus other Castle Barns homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Castle Barns stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,819

Street avg £2,513

Above

Floor Area

188 m²

Street avg 196 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

Full Bedford report

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

0.2 km

Bletsoe Church — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1TL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 20 points of interest in total.

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