What type of property is 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH?

1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH last change hands?

1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH last sold for £400,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £207,000 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and September 2016, 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH rose from £207,000 to £400,000, a change of £193,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH?

1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 3NH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH?

1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH located?

1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH sits in Blunham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH?

Police records around 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH 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 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH?

The closest primary school to 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH is John Donne Church of England Primary School (299m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandy Secondary School (2.1km).

What is the nearest station to 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Park Lane, MK44 3NH is War Memorial, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Park Lane, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a four-bedroom detached house in Blunham, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3NH). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on oil.

Last sold in September 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. At 145 m² it's 19% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (179 m² median across 11 EPCs). Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £555,000 is 38.7% above the 2016 sale price.

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Energy

Energy performance

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

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF38toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Park Lane, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

Current estimate

£555,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£400,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2016Most recent
£400,000
+93.2%over 15 years
27 June 2001
£207,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3NH: £605,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Park Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,759

Street avg £3,513

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Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

0.2 km

War Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 37 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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