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

EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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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 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 100). 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. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

3 Brook Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 July 2036

9 years remaining

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

Jul 2026from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromC77toB86
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (75 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC BNo mains gas

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

From £820 · Includes VAT

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.

1

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.

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

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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).

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.

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

EPC Rating

86 (B)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Brook Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£199k

1 Brook Lane, Great Barford

MK44 3LU

£200k

1 Brookside, Great Barford

MK44 3LX

£151k

1 Churchill Place, Willington

MK44 3PY

£225k

1 Barrance Way, Moggerhanger

MK44 3FF

£240k

1 Bedford Road, Roxton

MK44 3DX

£240k

1 Chapel Field, Great Barford

MK44 3JP

3 bed
£270k

1 Brook Cottage, Great North Road, Chawston

MK44 3BE

£294k

1 Chapel Close, Great Barford

MK44 3JR

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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Brook Lane, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.