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1b The Grove, Bedford Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TP

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
113 m²
1216 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1b The Grove

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

1b The Grove is a detached house in Cople, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3TP). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 113 m² it sits well below the postcode median (169 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b The Grove, Bedford Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1b The Grove, Bedford Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TP

2decisions17documents2nearby
  1. Mar 2018
    Conditions
    Outcome in report

    13/01270/MAF - Variation of approved plans condition 1 to amend position of fencing (Use of land (2 ha) for showmans family quarters (6 x pitches and associated hardstandings, gates and fences)).

    Reference
    17/03458/M73
    Full record in report
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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.

1b The Grove has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£508,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3TP: £235,000 (2024–2012).

On the street

Versus other Bedford Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1b The Grove is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 160 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1b The Grove

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£485k

1 Churchgate, Great Barford

MK44 3HW

£550k

1 Brickhill Close, Blunham

MK44 3NF

£458k

1 Beauchamp Place, Willington

MK44 3QA

4 bed1 bath
£458k

1 Centenary Place, Blunham

MK44 3FA

4 bed2 bath
£450k

1 Barford Road, Blunham

MK44 3NE

4 bed
£435k

1 Bedford Road, Cople

MK44 3TP

3 bed
£625k

1 Carolean Avenue, Blunham

MK44 3FN

£374k

1 3, Bedford Road, Great Barford

MK44 3JD

5 bed
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

0.5 km

Cople Turn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Sheerhatch Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 3TP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 3TP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1b The Grove, Bedford Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.