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The Tresses, Church End, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RR

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 37
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About The Tresses

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

The Tresses is a two-bedroom detached house in Ravensden, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2RR). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows an F (score 37), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (May 2016); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 66 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 5 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £328,000 is 15.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£399/sq ft) was about 76.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in December 2016.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F37
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC FNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Tresses, Church End, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Tresses has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at The Tresses, Church End, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RR

2decisions2extensions17documents3nearby
  1. Jun 2020
    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

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    20/00931/HPN
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

The Tresses valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£283,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 December 2016Most recent

    £283,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2RR: £330,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Church End homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Tresses is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,299

Street avg £3,477

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 8.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

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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.
£205k

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MK44 2HE

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£372k

1 Chapel Lane, Ravensden

MK44 2RB

3 bed1 bath
£750k

1 Church Hill, Ravensden

MK44 2RL

2 bed1 bath
£400k

1 Church Cottages, Church End, Ravensden

MK44 2RR

3 bed1 bath
£431k

1 Goodwick Drive, Honeydon

MK44 2LS

3 bed2 bath
£491k

1 Chapel Yard, Bedford Road, Pertenhall

MK44 2AN

3 bed2 bath
£510k

1 Glenrose Avenue, Ravensden

MK44 2SB

3 bed2 bath
£613k

1 Close Cottages, High Street, Swineshead

MK44 2AA

3 bed
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

0.0 km

Horse and Jockey — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ravensden CofE Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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