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

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

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

The current EPC rating for 3 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

3 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 3LU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU heated?

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

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

3 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 3 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU located?

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

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

Police records around 3 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU 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 3 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU?

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

What transport links are near 3 Brook Lane, MK44 3LU?

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

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 3 Brook Lane

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

3 Brook Lane is a semi-detached house in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3LU). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Valuation

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD62toC77

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

3 Brook Lane 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.

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

Current estimate

£219,000

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 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Brook Lane homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Brook Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

Comparables

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

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3 bed1 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

0.2 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

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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 — 23 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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