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Gainsborough, Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JX

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
G
Score 15
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Gainsborough

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

Gainsborough is a detached house in Colmworth, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2JX). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a G (score 15), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at G across 2 certificates since July 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 61), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on wood logs.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. One planning record on file: change of use to residential refused in 2019.

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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.

Gainsborough sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G15
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 December 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Jul 2015
Main Fuel
DualWood

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Low Energy Lighting
40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC GNo mains gas

Because the property 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 Gainsborough, Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Gainsborough, Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JX

1decisions3nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Sept 2019
    Change of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

    Reference
    19/01621/CPNQ
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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.

Gainsborough has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£418,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2JX: £325,120 (2025–2017).

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.

Gainsborough is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

15 (G)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Gainsborough

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Church Cottages, Church End, Ravensden

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£390k

1 Church Road, Colmworth

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4 bed
£381k

1 Chapel Lane, Ravensden

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£473k

1 Chapel Yard, Bedford Road, Pertenhall

MK44 2AN

3 bed2 bath
£350k

1 Elm Tree Grove, Keysoe

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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

90/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

School Farm — bus stop.

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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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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