What was the last sold price for Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA?

Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA last sold for £347,500 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £172,000 in May 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2009 and March 2019, Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA rose from £172,000 to £347,500, a change of £175,500. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA was a refusal for an application (ref. 22/01945/LDP) in December 2022. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA?

Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA is in council tax band C.

Where is Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA located?

Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA sits in Swineshead, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA in a safe area?

Police records around Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA 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 Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA?

The closest primary school to Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA is Eileen Wade Primary School (2.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA?

The closest bus stop to Elm Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA is St Nicholas Church, 51m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Elm Cottage, High Street, Swineshead, Bedford, MK44 2AA

3 sales on record5 planning records

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About Elm Cottage

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

Elm Cottage is a three-bedroom property in Swineshead, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2AA). It has council tax band C. Period features are noted in the property record.

5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £347,500.

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
DrivewayYes

Building

Period featuresYes
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.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Elm Cottage, High Street, Swineshead, Bedford, MK44 2AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Elm Cottage was refused — worth checking the council file.

Dec 2022
Outline
In report
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Replace 5 bar gate with taller gate)
Documents
24 docs on file
Reference
22/01945/LDP
View planning record
Dec 2020
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Walnut - Reduce tree in width by 0.5m and reduce in height by 1.5m.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
20/02429/TCA
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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.

Elm Cottage has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Last sold (2019)

£347,500

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2019Most recent
£347,500
+157.4%over 6 years
2 November 2012
£135,000
-21.5%over 3 years
21 May 2009
£172,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2AA: £750,000 (2025–2020).

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Area

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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

0.1 km

St Nicholas Church — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Eileen Wade Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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