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1 Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JX

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
141 m²
1518 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 43
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1 Church Road

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

1 Church Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Colmworth, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2JX). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 62). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views, a conservatory, a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot.

At 141 m² the property is well over the postcode median (106 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 23.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £365,000.

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
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemOil
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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.

1 Church Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E43
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from May 2009
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Church Road has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Church Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£390,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£365,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 November 2023Most recent

    £365,000

    +30.4%over 16 years

  2. 7 October 2007

    £280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2JX: £310,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Church Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Church Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,589

Street avg £2,775

On par

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

9.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Church Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£624k

1 Chapelfields, Thurleigh

MK44 2EH

4 bed2 bath
£381k

1 Chapel Lane, Ravensden

MK44 2RB

3 bed1 bath
£400k

1 Church Cottages, Church End, Ravensden

MK44 2RR

3 bed1 bath
£425k

1 Greensbury Cottage, Thurleigh Road, Bolnhurst

MK44 2ET

5 bed
£435k

1 Goodwick Drive, Honeydon

MK44 2LS

3 bed2 bath
£808k

1 Church Lane, Colmworth

MK44 2JS

4 bed
£473k

1 Chapel Yard, Bedford Road, Pertenhall

MK44 2AN

3 bed2 bath
£512k

1 Glenrose Avenue, Ravensden

MK44 2SB

3 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

90/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

School Farm — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2JX

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 1 Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.