What type of property is The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL is a detached house.

What did The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL sell for?

The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL last sold for £1,700,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £1,015,000 in July 2018, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2018 and July 2023, The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL rose from £1,015,000 to £1,700,000, a change of £685,000. That works out to roughly +11% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL have?

The current EPC rating for The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL has a recorded floor area of 361 m² (3,886 sq ft). That makes it about 94% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 2RL. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL heated?

The latest EPC at The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL had any planning applications?

The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL has 3 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension and part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL located?

The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL sits in Ravensden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

Police records around The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

The closest primary school to The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL is Ravensden CofE Primary Academy (284m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mark Rutherford School (1.9km).

How well connected is The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

The closest bus stop to The Plantation, Church Hill, MK44 2RL is Horse and Jockey, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Plantation, Church Hill, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RL

9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

361 m²

3886 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Plantation

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

The Plantation is a detached house in Ravensden, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2RL). It has a recorded floor area of 361 m² (around 3886 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on oil.

At 361 m² the property is well over the postcode median (186 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 9 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, change of use to residential and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£437/sq ft) was about 64.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2023 for £1,700,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

The Plantation's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Apr 2018

EPC improved fromF37toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof

Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

64%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², 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 The Plantation, Church Hill, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

9 applications on record at The Plantation, Church Hill, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RL

9decisions3extensions80documents3nearby

Flagged:DemolitionChange of use

Jul 2014
Outline
Outcome in report
Agricultural building to C3 (dwelling houses) including where necessary associated building operations. 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 a decision is not made within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed.
Reference
14/01186/CPNMB
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ExtensionSept 2022Decision
ExtensionMar 2019Decision

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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.

Latest sale on The Plantation was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,739,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.0% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,700,000

Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2023Most recent
£1,700,000
+67.5%over 4 years
25 July 2018
£1,015,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2RL: £650,000 (2020–2001).

Nearby sales in MK44 2RL

On the street

Versus other Church Hill homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Plantation outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,709

Street avg £2,791

Strongly above

Floor Area

361 m²

Street avg 193 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly below

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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

0.2 km

Horse and Jockey — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ravensden CofE Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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