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28 Rye Crescent, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TJ

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
168 m²
1808 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 28 Rye Crescent

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

28 Rye Crescent is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Cople, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 168 m² the property is well over the postcode median (59 m² across 46 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 9 years since the last transfer (July 2017). Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £433,000 is 27.4% above the 2017 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • DrivewayYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

28 Rye Crescent's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2017from May 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%6%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Rye Crescent, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 28 Rye Crescent.

  1. Apr 2018
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Front of property

    Alterations to front elevation including front porch.

    Extension
    Reference
    18/00347/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2003
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two storey side/rear extension.

    Reference
    02/02735/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

Price for 28 Rye Crescent has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£433,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£340,000

Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 July 2017Most recent

    £340,000

    +210.5%over 15 years
  2. 20 September 2001

    £109,500

    +46.0%over 1 year
  3. 25 May 2000

    £75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3TJ: £265,000 (2022–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Rye Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 28 Rye Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,024

Street avg £2,323

On par

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below
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.

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

Rye Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sheerhatch Primary School. 1 school 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 3TJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 3TJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 31 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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