What kind of home is 38 High Street, MK44 2DS?

38 High Street, MK44 2DS is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 38 High Street, MK44 2DS have?

The current EPC rating for 38 High Street, MK44 2DS is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 High Street, MK44 2DS?

38 High Street, MK44 2DS has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 2DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 High Street, MK44 2DS use?

The latest EPC at 38 High Street, MK44 2DS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 High Street, MK44 2DS?

38 High Street, MK44 2DS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 38 High Street, MK44 2DS in?

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

Is 38 High Street, MK44 2DS in a safe area?

Police records around 38 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.

What schools are near 38 High Street, MK44 2DS?

The closest primary school to 38 High Street, MK44 2DS is Thurleigh Primary School (268m).

How well connected is 38 High Street, MK44 2DS?

The closest bus stop to 38 High Street, MK44 2DS is The Close, 101m away. In total there are 4 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2DS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 38 High Street

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

38 High Street is a semi-detached house in Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2DS). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 113), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 23 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2016

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Jan 2012

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached 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 38 High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 High Street 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.

38 High Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£219,000

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.

38 High Street outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly 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.

£230k

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MK44 2BA

£205k

1 Colley Close, Colmworth

MK44 2HE

2 bed1 bath

£236k

1 Glebe Close, Thurleigh

MK44 2FD

£267k

1 Bedford Road, Ravensden

MK44 2FH

£289k

1 Chapel Close, Honeydon

MK44 2NE

£302k

1 Green Lane, Swineshead

MK44 2AF

£310k

1 Butler Street, Ravensden

MK44 2RU

£350k

1 Elm Tree Grove, Keysoe

MK44 2JE

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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