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2 Manor Farm Cottages, Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JT

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
181 m²
1948 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Manor Farm Cottages

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

2 Manor Farm Cottages is a three-bedroom detached house in Colmworth, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2JT). It has a recorded floor area of 181 m² (around 1948 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £586,000 sits 67.4% above the 2015 sale of £350,000. Last sold in September 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromG20toD61
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
47%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2016from Jul 2016
Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Manor Farm Cottages, Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 2 Manor Farm Cottages.

1 application on record at 2 Manor Farm Cottages, Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JT

1 live now
0decisions1extensions10documents3nearby
  1. Feb 2026
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    26/00268/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • The 10 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.
Current estimate

£586,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 September 2015Most recent

    £350,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in MK44 2JT: £325,000 (2011–2000).

Before you decide

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

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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
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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

0.1 km

St Denys's Church — bus stop.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2JT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

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 2 Manor Farm Cottages, Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.