What type of property is 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT?

2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT?

The current EPC rating for 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT?

2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT heated?

The latest EPC at 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT?

2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT located?

2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT sits in Colesden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT?

Police records around 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT 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 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT?

The closest primary school to 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT is Wilden CofE VA Primary School (3.0km).

What is the nearest station to 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT?

The closest bus stop to 2 New Cottages, MK44 3BT is Crossroads, 2.2km away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 New Cottages, Colesden, Bedford, MK44 3BT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 New Cottages

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

2 New Cottages is a semi-detached house in Colesden, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3BT). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 99), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromF30toD58

Main Fuel

DualOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 New Cottages, Colesden, Bedford, MK44 3BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 New Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

2 New Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£390,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

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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

2.2 km

Crossroads — bus stop.

Closest school

3.0 km

Wilden CofE VA Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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The full 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 3BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 11 points of interest in total.

FAQ

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