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6 High Street, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LE

11 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 6 High Street

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

6 High Street is a three-bedroom detached house in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3LE). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Today's modelled estimate of £391,000 sits 64.6% above the 2012 sale of £237,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 100.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 planning records sit against the property, 11 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. At 62 m² it's 24% larger than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 5 EPCs). Last changed hands 13 years ago, in December 2012.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • OutbuildingsYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromF30toC71
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%94%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2024from May 2024
EPC improved fromC71toD55
Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 High Street, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 High Street has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.

  1. Sept 2016
    AnnexConditions
    In report

    Conversion of detached barn to living accommodation including extension and alterations. Conversion of attached rear barns to living accommodation including alterations - variation of planning permission (13/01283/FUL) to allow for early works to section of roof and wall that is on the verge of collapse.

    Extension
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    14/02681/S73
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2016
    ConversionConditions
    In report

    13/01062/LBC: Condition 3 - Joinery Sections - Window - (Conversion of detached barn to living accomodation including extension and alterations. Conversion of attached rear barns to living accomodation including alterations).

    Listed
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    14/02690/AOC
    View planning record
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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.

6 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£391,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£237,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 December 2012Most recent

    £237,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3LE: £185,000 (2023–1999).

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

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

EPC Rating for 6 High Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,831

Street avg £2,890

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par
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

0.0 km

Willoughby Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy. 2 schools 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 3LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 3LE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 27 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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