What type of property is 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU?

1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU?

1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 3LU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU?

1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU located?

1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU sits in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU show an average of 90 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (23% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU?

The closest primary school to 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy (433m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU is Saville Close, 224m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Brook Lane, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Brook Lane

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

1 Brook Lane is a semi-detached house in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3LU). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

1 Brook Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jun 2016

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Mar 2026from Oct 2023

EPC improved fromD66toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Brook Lane, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Brook Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Brook Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£199,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3LU: £342,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK44 3LU

On the street

Versus other Brook Lane homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Brook Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly 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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£270k

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£294k

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3 bed

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

90/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Saville Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3LU

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

FAQ

Common questions

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