266 Harrowden Lane, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3ST
About 266 Harrowden Lane
266 Harrowden Lane is a detached house in Cardington, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3ST). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.
Energy performance
266 Harrowden Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 April 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
266 Harrowden Lane has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
266 Harrowden Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£461,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Versus other Harrowden Lane homes
On floor area, 266 Harrowden Lane stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
45 (E)
Street avg 53 (E)
Floor Area
97 m²
Street avg 89 m²
CO₂ Emissions
6.4 t/year
Street avg 5.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
90/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.5 km
The Vicarage — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 km
Shortstown Primary School. 8 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB







