4 Butler Street, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RU
About 4 Butler Street
4 Butler Street is a semi-detached house in Ravensden, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2RU). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 73 m² it sits well below the postcode median (126 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
4 Butler Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Mechanical ventilation installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
4 Butler Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
4 Butler Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£267,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 2RU: £250,000 (2018–2000).
Versus other Butler Street homes
On epc rating, 4 Butler Street stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 43 (E)
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 110 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/year
Street avg 8.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.3 km
Butler Street — bus stop.
Closest school
1.6 km
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.7dB







