What type of property is 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

34a, High Street, MK44 2DS is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

The current EPC rating for 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

34a, High Street, MK44 2DS has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS heated?

The latest EPC at 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

34a, High Street, MK44 2DS is in council tax band E.

Where is 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS located?

34a, High Street, MK44 2DS sits in Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

What is crime like near 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

Police records around 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS 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 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

The closest primary school to 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS is Thurleigh Primary School (268m).

What transport links are near 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

The closest bus stop to 34a, High Street, MK44 2DS is The Close, 101m away. In total there are 4 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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34a, High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2DS

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 34a

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

34a is a detached house in Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2DS). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 80 m² it's 25.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 23 EPCs).

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Mar 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jun 2016from Oct 2013

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34a, High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

34a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£377,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 2DS: £400,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK44 2DS

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 34a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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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.

£380k

1 Church Road, Colmworth

MK44 2JX

4 bed

£372k

1 Chapel Lane, Ravensden

MK44 2RB

3 bed1 bath

£384k

1 Church End, Thurleigh

MK44 2DA

£400k

1 Church Cottages, Church End, Ravensden

MK44 2RR

3 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Elm Tree Grove, Keysoe

MK44 2JE

£425k

1 Greensbury Cottage, Thurleigh Road, Bolnhurst

MK44 2ET

5 bed

£431k

1 Goodwick Drive, Honeydon

MK44 2LS

3 bed2 bath

£310k

1 Butler Street, Ravensden

MK44 2RU

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

0.1 km

The Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Thurleigh Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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