What type of property is 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

43a, High Street, MK44 2DS is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS last change hands?

43a, High Street, MK44 2DS last sold for £382,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £289,995 in January 2008, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2008 and April 2023, 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS rose from £289,995 to £382,000, a change of £92,005. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

The current EPC rating for 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

43a, High Street, MK44 2DS has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 41% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 2DS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS heated?

The latest EPC at 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

43a, High Street, MK44 2DS is in council tax band E.

Where is 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS located?

43a, High Street, MK44 2DS sits in Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

Police records around 43a, 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 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

The closest primary school to 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS is Thurleigh Primary School (268m).

How well connected is 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS?

The closest bus stop to 43a, High Street, MK44 2DS is The Close, 101m away. In total there are 4 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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43a, High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2DS

Extendable2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 43a

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

43a is a three-bedroom detached house in Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2DS). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on oil. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 113 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £431,000 is 12.8% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £382,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Garagedouble

Building

Extension potentialPossible

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43a, High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2023
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 Rowan tree- poor siting of specimen in drive way, remove tree and replant with silver birch in appropriate position. T2 Holly tree- large self set tree obscuring view of road and path for vehicles emerging, remove tree and replant with native species.
Reference
23/01173/TCA
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Apr 2023
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension and external alterations to windows and front door.
New Windows
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
23/00819/FUL
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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.

43a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£431,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£382,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

4 April 2023Most recent
£382,000
+31.7%over 15 years
25 January 2008
£289,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2DS: £400,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK44 2DS

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

43a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,381

Street avg £3,165

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Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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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.

£431k

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MK44 2RR

3 bed1 bath

£491k

1 Chapel Yard, Bedford Road, Pertenhall

MK44 2AN

3 bed2 bath

£372k

1 Chapel Lane, Ravensden

MK44 2RB

3 bed1 bath

£510k

1 Glenrose Avenue, Ravensden

MK44 2SB

3 bed2 bath

£613k

1 Close Cottages, High Street, Swineshead

MK44 2AA

3 bed

£380k

1 Church Road, Colmworth

MK44 2JX

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£538k

1 Chapelfields, Thurleigh

MK44 2EH

4 bed2 bath

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

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 5 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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