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1 The Barns, Walnut Close, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3LY

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
129 m²
1389 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 The Barns

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

1 The Barns is a four-bedroom detached house in Blunham, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3LY). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since September 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £518,000 sits 165.6% above the 2001 sale of £195,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageSingle

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

1 The Barns's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Barns, Walnut Close, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Barns has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 1 The Barns, Walnut Close, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3LY

2decisions2extensions8documents2nearby
  1. Sept 2006
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Full: Single storey rear extension.

    Reference
    MB/06/01250/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.
Current estimate

£518,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£195,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 September 2001Most recent

    £195,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in MK44 3LY: £235,000 (2017–1999).

Before you decide

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

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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
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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

Walnut Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

John Donne Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low
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65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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