What kind of home is 73 High Street, MK44 3NN?

73 High Street, MK44 3NN is a detached house.

When did 73 High Street, MK44 3NN last change hands?

73 High Street, MK44 3NN last sold for £367,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 73 High Street, MK44 3NN?

The current EPC rating for 73 High Street, MK44 3NN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 73 High Street, MK44 3NN?

73 High Street, MK44 3NN has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (1,625 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 73 High Street, MK44 3NN use?

The latest EPC at 73 High Street, MK44 3NN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 73 High Street, MK44 3NN?

73 High Street, MK44 3NN has council approval for single-storey front extension granted in June 2005 under ref. MB/05/00672/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 73 High Street, MK44 3NN?

73 High Street, MK44 3NN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 73 High Street, MK44 3NN in?

73 High Street, MK44 3NN sits in Blunham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 73 High Street, MK44 3NN?

Police records around 73 High Street, MK44 3NN 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.

What schools are near 73 High Street, MK44 3NN?

The closest primary school to 73 High Street, MK44 3NN is John Donne Church of England Primary School (177m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandy Secondary School (2.2km).

What is the nearest station to 73 High Street, MK44 3NN?

The closest bus stop to 73 High Street, MK44 3NN is Pound Close, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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73 High Street, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NN

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

151 m²

1625 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 73 High Street

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

73 High Street is a detached house in Blunham, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3NN). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £561,000 sits 52.9% above the 2013 sale of £367,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (October 2013).

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Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from May 2013

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 73 High Street, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

73 High Street has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 73 High Street, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NN

1decisions1extensions2nearby

Jun 2005
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Full: First floor front extension
Reference
MB/05/00672/FULL
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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.

73 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£561,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£367,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 October 2013Most recent
£367,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3NN: £535,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK44 3NN

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

73 High Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,430

Street avg £3,044

Below

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 147 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

Pound Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 3NN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3NN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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