What kind of home is 122 High Street, MK44 3LF?

122 High Street, MK44 3LF is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 122 High Street, MK44 3LF sell for?

122 High Street, MK44 3LF last sold for £550,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 122 High Street, MK44 3LF?

The current EPC rating for 122 High Street, MK44 3LF is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 122 High Street, MK44 3LF?

122 High Street, MK44 3LF has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 3LF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 122 High Street, MK44 3LF use?

The latest EPC at 122 High Street, MK44 3LF records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 122 High Street, MK44 3LF have?

The only planning records linked to 122 High Street, MK44 3LF are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 122 High Street, MK44 3LF?

122 High Street, MK44 3LF is in council tax band E.

Which area is 122 High Street, MK44 3LF in?

122 High Street, MK44 3LF sits in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 122 High Street, MK44 3LF in a safe area?

Police records around 122 High Street, MK44 3LF 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.

What schools are near 122 High Street, MK44 3LF?

The closest primary school to 122 High Street, MK44 3LF is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy (523m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 122 High Street, MK44 3LF?

The closest bus stop to 122 High Street, MK44 3LF is All Saints Church, 81m away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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122 High Street, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LF

Extendable3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 122 High Street

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

122 High Street is a three-bedroom detached house in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3LF). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£396/sq ft) was about 24.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. At 129 m² it's 29.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (182 m² median across 12 EPCs). Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £550,000.

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
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

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

122 High Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

8.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromF38toE47

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 122 High Street, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 122 High Street is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

3 applications on record at 122 High Street, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LF

3decisions8documents2nearby

Feb 2024
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Removal of x 17 Leylandii , Reduction in height by 3m on x 6 Leylandii , Plant an established Silver birch
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
24/00251/TCA
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksMar 2025Decision
Tree WorksOct 2024Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£556,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£550,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 March 2024Most recent
£550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3LF: £520,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in MK44 3LF

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

122 High Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,264

Street avg £3,607

Strongly above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 201 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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MK44 3TW

3 bed1 bath

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1 Armistice Croft, Blunham

MK44 3FD

3 bed2 bath

£329k

1 Burrsholt, Cople

MK44 3UJ

3 bed

£290k

1 Chapel Close, Great Barford

MK44 3JR

3 bed1 bath

£240k

1 Chapel Field, Great Barford

MK44 3JP

3 bed

£458k

1 Beauchamp Place, Willington

MK44 3QA

4 bed1 bath

£458k

1 Centenary Place, Blunham

MK44 3FA

4 bed2 bath

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

0.1 km

All Saints Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 3LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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