What planning history does Shepherds Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA have?

Shepherds Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA has 11 planning records on file (5 approved, 6 refused), most recent in September 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

Shepherds Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA 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 Shepherds Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA located?

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

How safe is the area around Shepherds Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA?

Police records around Shepherds Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA 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.

Which schools serve Shepherds Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA?

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

What is the nearest station to Shepherds Cottage, High Street, MK44 2AA?

The closest bus stop to Shepherds 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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Shepherds Cottage, High Street, Swineshead, Bedford, MK44 2AA

11 planning records

Council tax

Band F

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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.

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 2AA: £750,000 (2025–2021).

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Overview

About Shepherds Cottage

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

Shepherds Cottage is a property in Swineshead, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2AA). It has council tax band F.

11 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 6 refused.

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

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

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

Shepherds Cottage has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Sept 2018
New BuildConditions
Outcome in report
17/00334/FUL - Condition 5 - Windows (Construction of a new dwelling including access, parking and turning area)
Reference
17/03283/AOC
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Sept 2018
New BuildConditions
Outcome in report
17/00334/FUL - Condition 7 - Rainwater Goods (Construction of a new dwelling including access, parking and turning area)
Reference
17/03285/AOC
Full record in report

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

90/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

Eileen Wade Primary SchoolPrimary2.1km
Riseley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.7km

Nearest stops

St Nicholas ChurchBus stop51m
High StreetBus stop207m
All Hallows ChurchBus stop2.1km
Brook LaneBus stop2.2km

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences553 reports44%
Anti-social Behaviour225 reports18%
Criminal Damage & Arson100 reports8%
Other Theft95 reports8%

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 2AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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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.

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1 Bedford Road, Ravensden

MK44 2FH

1 Brook Farm Chase, Little Staughton

MK44 2AQ

3 bed2 bath

£748k

1 Burnix Court, Colmworth

MK44 2JN

5 bed

£322k

1 Butler Street, Ravensden

MK44 2RU

£283k

1 Chapel Close, Honeydon

MK44 2NE

£381k

1 Chapel Lane, Ravensden

MK44 2RB

3 bed1 bath

£473k

1 Chapel Yard, Bedford Road, Pertenhall

MK44 2AN

3 bed2 bath

Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

How the estimate is made: We don't publish an estimate for Shepherds Cottage because there is no EPC to tell the model the home's size and specification. The full report sets its records against recent comparable sales in MK44 2AA.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for Shepherds Cottage, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: There is no Energy Performance Certificate on the public register for Shepherds Cottage. A valid EPC is needed to sell or let a home in England and Wales, and lasts 10 years.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 11 applications are matched to Shepherds Cottage. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 2 schools and 13 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK44 2AA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: Shepherds Cottage is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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