What planning history does 8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP have?

The most recent planning decision at 8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP was a refusal for change of use (ref. 21/02130/S73A) in July 2022. Earlier filings include 4 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP?

8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP 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 8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP in?

8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP sits in Cople, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP?

Police records around 8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP 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 8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP?

The closest primary school to 8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP is Sheerhatch Primary School (1.3km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Bedford Road, MK44 3TP is Cople Turn, 532m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

8a, Bedford Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TP

Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a property in Cople, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3TP). It has council tax band F.

12 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Bedford Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 8a was refused — worth checking the council file.

Apr 2026
Telecoms
In report
Removal and replacement of 3 No. antennas on new mounting brackets and support poles, the installation of 2No. equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works thereto. (Schedule 2, Part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The proposals contained herein constitute permitted development under Class A of Part 16.) This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
26/00660/TELLN
View planning record
Jan 2025
Telecoms
In report
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus - Remove and replace 3no antenna and 1no cabinet, along with associated equipment works (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
24/02424/TELLN
View planning record

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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).

Nearby sales in MK44 3TP

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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1 Bereford Close, Great Barford

MK44 3HL

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£876k

1 Bedford Road, Willington

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4 bed2 bath

£550k

1 Brickhill Close, Blunham

MK44 3NF

£930k

1 Church Farm Court, Roxton

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5 bed3 bath

£943k

1 Chapel Lane, Willington

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£485k

1 Churchgate, Great Barford

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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

0.5 km

Cople Turn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Sheerhatch Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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 — 32 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8a, Bedford Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.