Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Silver Birches, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL
Extendable2 planning records
Estimated value
£923,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£625,000)+48%
- Against MK44 2EL's recent median (£338,000)+173%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
338 m²
3638 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£923,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£625,000)+48%
- Against MK44 2EL's recent median (£338,000)+173%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for Silver Birches is modelled from its 338 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 2EL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
338 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in MK44 2EL
5 sales, median £338,000 (2021–2009)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2021 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on Silver Birches was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
8 December 2017Most recent
£625,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2EL: £338,000 (2021–2009).
Nearby sales in MK44 2EL
Avalon, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL
Sold Aug 2021
£435,0002 Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL
Sold Mar 2021
£173,000Fox & Hounds Cottage, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL
Sold Feb 2021
£395,000Laburnham Cottage, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL
Sold Aug 2016
£338,000Church View, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL
Sold Aug 2009
£200,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for Silver Birches, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About Silver Birches
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Silver Birches is a three-bedroom detached house in Bolnhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2EL). It has a recorded floor area of 338 m² (around 3638 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
At 338 m² the property is well over the postcode median (125 m² across 8 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. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 9 years since the last transfer (December 2017). Today's modelled estimate of £923,000 is 47.7% above the 2017 sale price.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- LandYes
Building
- Heating systemOil
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Silver Birches ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
10.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 January 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2025from Sept 2017
EPC improved fromD58toC77
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar
Hot water system upgraded
Roof
GoodVery Good
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
38%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV + Solar HW
Solar PV panels (35 kWp) and Solar water heating installed
Jan 2026from Nov 2025
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Silver Birches, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at Silver Birches, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL
2decisions1extensions14documents3nearby
- May 2018OutbuildingFullOutcome in report
Erection of garage/outbuilding
- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- 18/00730/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJan 2019Decision
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Versus other Kimbolton Road homes
Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for Silver Birches runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,849
Street avg £2,727
Floor Area
338 m²
Street avg 140 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
10.0 t/year
Street avg 7.3 t/year
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
90/mo
Falling 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.
Nearest schools
- Kymbrook Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
Nearest stops
- Church LaneBus stop96m
- The Plough at BolnhurstBus stop913m
- Kymbrook Lower SchoolBus stop1.6km
- Field HouseBus stop1.9km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences553 reports44%
- Anti-social Behaviour225 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson100 reports8%
- Other Theft95 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
43.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for Silver Birches is modelled from its 338 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 2EL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for Silver Birches. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Silver Birches was lodged in January 2026 at band C and is valid until January 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to Silver Birches. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 1 school and 15 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK44 2EL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- Silver Birches is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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