When did 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL last change hands?

51a, High Street, MK44 3NL last sold for £85,000 in October 1996, around 30 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in June 1995, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1995 and October 1996, 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL rose from £55,000 to £85,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +38.7% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL?

51a, High Street, MK44 3NL is in council tax band E.

Where is 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL located?

51a, High Street, MK44 3NL sits in Blunham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL in a safe area?

Police records around 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL 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 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL?

The closest primary school to 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL is John Donne Church of England Primary School (95m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandy Secondary School (2.1km).

How well connected is 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL?

The closest bus stop to 51a, High Street, MK44 3NL is War Memorial, 45m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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51a, High Street, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NL

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 51a

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

51a is a property in Blunham, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3NL). It has council tax band E.

Held since October 1996 — that's 30 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–1996, sale prices on this property compounded at 38.7% per year.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51a, High Street, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51a 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.

51a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Last sold (1996)

£85,000

Growth on file: 38.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

6 October 1996Most recent
£85,000
+54.5%over 1 year
8 June 1995
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3NL: £318,000 (2024–2024).

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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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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

0.0 km

War Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

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

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The full 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 3NL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

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Everything within walking distance

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

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