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Manor Cottage, School Lane, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EN

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
196 m²
2110 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 42
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Manor Cottage

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

Manor Cottage is a detached house in Bolnhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2EN). It has a recorded floor area of 196 m² (around 2110 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2012) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 56). Main heating runs on b30k. The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 196 m² the property is well over the postcode median (143 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (March 2013). Today's modelled estimate of £768,000 is 47.7% above the 2013 sale price.

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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.

Manor Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and 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 Manor Cottage, School Lane, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Manor Cottage, School Lane, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EN

3decisions2extensions44documents3nearby
  1. Nov 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of stable block, change of use of land from agricultural to horse grazing, One and two storey side/rear extensions and alterations to family house to incorporate additional living/bedroom space and conversion of existing double garage into accommodation for sole use of elderly parents

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    16/02899/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AmendmentDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 44 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Manor Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£768,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£520,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 March 2013Most recent

    £520,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2EN: £525,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other School Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Manor Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,653

Street avg £3,199

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Floor Area

196 m²

Street avg 171 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.3 t/year

Street avg 9.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Manor Cottage

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£774k

1 Church Lane, Colmworth

MK44 2JS

4 bed
£758k

1 Cross End, Thurleigh

MK44 2EE

£750k

1 Church Hill, Ravensden

MK44 2RL

2 bed1 bath
£733k

1 Burnix Court, Colmworth

MK44 2JN

5 bed
£850k

1 College Farm Barns, Church Road, Keysoe

MK44 2JP

£634k

1 Green End, Little Staughton

MK44 2BU

£613k

1 Close Cottages, High Street, Swineshead

MK44 2AA

3 bed
£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

0.3 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Kymbrook Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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