What planning history does Ruthven, Queens Road, MK44 2LA have?

Ruthven, Queens Road, MK44 2LA has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in July 2015 under ref. 15/01340/HPN. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Ruthven, Queens Road, MK44 2LA?

Ruthven, Queens Road, MK44 2LA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Ruthven, Queens Road, MK44 2LA in?

Ruthven, Queens Road, MK44 2LA sits in Colmworth, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Ruthven, Queens Road, MK44 2LA?

Police records around Ruthven, Queens Road, MK44 2LA show an average of 90 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (23% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

How well connected is Ruthven, Queens Road, MK44 2LA?

The closest bus stop to Ruthven, Queens Road, MK44 2LA is Queens Road, 127m away. In total there are 11 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Ruthven, Queens Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2LA

2 planning records

Council tax

Band G

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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.

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 2LA: £375,000 (2026–2022).

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Overview

About Ruthven

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

Ruthven is a property in Colmworth, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2LA). It has council tax band G.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ruthven, Queens Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ruthven has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

Jul 2015
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. 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. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered and, if officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed by 30th May 2019.
Reference
15/01340/HPN
Full record in report
May 2003
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
New pitched roof to existing flat roofed double garage and link
Reference
03/00789/FUL
Full record in report

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

Queens Road — bus stop.

Nearest stops

Queens RoadBus stop127m
Little Staughton RoadBus stop264m
St Denys's ChurchBus stop309m
School FarmBus stop759m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences553 reports44%
Anti-social Behaviour225 reports18%
Criminal Damage & Arson100 reports8%
Other Theft95 reports8%

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 2LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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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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Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

How the estimate is made: We don't publish an estimate for Ruthven because there is no EPC to tell the model the home's size and specification. The full report sets its records against recent comparable sales in MK44 2LA.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for Ruthven, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: There is no Energy Performance Certificate on the public register for Ruthven. A valid EPC is needed to sell or let a home in England and Wales, and lasts 10 years.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to Ruthven. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from MK44 2LA. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: Ruthven is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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