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Finisterre, High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2DS

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
162 m²
1744 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Overview

About Finisterre

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

Finisterre is a detached house in Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2DS). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2012) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from July 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 162 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Finisterre ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jul 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2012

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromD61toC71
SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CNo 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 Finisterre, High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Finisterre has no planning applications on record.

3

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.

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

Current estimate

£493,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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).

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 epc rating, Finisterre stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Finisterre

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for MK44 2DS

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Finisterre, High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2DS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.