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1 New Farm Cottages, Colesden, Bedford, MK44 3DB

Notable views
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 New Farm Cottages

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

1 New Farm Cottages is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colesden, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3DB). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since July 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 13% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £346,000 sits 123.2% above the 2003 sale of £155,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenfront_and_rear
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 New Farm Cottages, Colesden, Bedford, MK44 3DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 New Farm 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.

1 New Farm Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£346,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£155,000

Growth on file: 13.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 July 2003Most recent

    £155,000

    +106.7%over 5 years
  2. 18 August 1997

    £75,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in MK44 3DB: £465,000 (2022–1999).

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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.

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

2.3 km

Crossroads — bus stop.

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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 3DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 3DB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 9 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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