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

2 planning records

Estimated value

£349,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£283,750)+23%
  • Against MK44 2RR's recent median (£330,000)+6%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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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
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£349,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£283,750)+23%
  • Against MK44 2RR's recent median (£330,000)+6%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for The Tresses is modelled from its 66 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 2RR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    66 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2017

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in MK44 2RR

    5 sales, median £330,000 (2026–2019)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: January 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 7 December 2016Most recent

    £283,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2RR: £330,000 (2026–2019).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for The Tresses, Church End, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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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 £349,000 is 23% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£399/sq ft) was about 74.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 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

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2027

4 months remaining
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
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  3. ExtensionDecision

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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 £3,300

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
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

0.0 km

Horse and Jockey — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ravensden CofE Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Ravensden CofE Primary AcademyPrimary180m
  • Renhold VC Primary SchoolPrimary1.8km
  • Wilden CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary1.9km
  • Mark Rutherford SchoolSecondary2.1km

Nearest stops

  • Horse and JockeyBus stop35m
  • Vicarage CloseBus stop127m
  • Crow Hill FarmBus stop994m
  • Ravensden RoadBus stop1.0km

Most reported crime locally

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

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 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
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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC FNo mains gas

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for The Tresses is modelled from its 66 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 2RR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for The Tresses. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for The Tresses was lodged in March 2017 at band F and is valid until March 2027. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to The Tresses. 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. The 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK44 2RR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
The Tresses is in council tax band D. 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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