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Post House, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
271 m²
2917 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Post House

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

Post House is a four-bedroom detached house in Bolnhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2EL). It has a recorded floor area of 271 m² (around 2917 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

It hasn't traded since November 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. At 271 m² the property is well over the postcode median (125 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £943,000 sits 141.8% above the 2002 sale of £390,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 22.8% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • LandYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

Post House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from May 2011
EPC improved fromF33toD55
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Post House, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Post House has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Jul 2015
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    One and two storey rear / side extension to link with existing garage

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    15/00861/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

Post House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

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On the street

Versus other Kimbolton Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Post House is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,439

Street avg £2,809

Strongly below

Floor Area

271 m²

Street avg 159 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 7.4 t/year

Strongly below
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

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Kymbrook Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 2EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 2EL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 16 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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