Silver Birches, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL
About Silver Birches
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. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. 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 6 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. 8 years since the last transfer (December 2017). Today's modelled estimate of £804,000 is 28.6% above the 2017 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- LandYes
Building
- Heating systemOil
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
Silver Birches ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Solar PV panels (35 kWp) and Solar water heating installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,360 · Includes VAT
Planning history
2 applications on record at Silver Birches, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EL
- 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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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on Silver Birches was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£804,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£625,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
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
Versus other Kimbolton Road homes
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 148 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
10.0 t/year
Street avg 7.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.2dB







