What type of property is 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ?

1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ?

1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ last sold for £580,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and September 2014, 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ rose from £130,000 to £580,000, a change of £450,000. That works out to roughly +8.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has dropped from a D recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ?

1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ?

The most recent planning decision at 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ was a refusal for change of use (ref. CB/22/03179/FULL) in October 2022. Earlier filings include 5 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ?

1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ located?

1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ sits in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ?

Police records around 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ?

The closest primary school to 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ is Maulden Lower School (1.5km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redborne Upper School and Community College (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Barns, New Road, MK45 2BQ is Church, 999m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 The Barns, New Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2BQ

7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 The Barns

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

1 The Barns is a detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (May 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

7 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £810,000 is 39.7% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 175% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from May 2013

EPC improved fromD63toE53

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

50%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Barns, New Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 The Barns was refused — worth checking the council file.

Feb 2023
Full
In report
Change of use from equestrian pasture to 1-2-1 dog obedience training area
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
CB/22/04689/FULL
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Oct 2022
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use of pasture land to dog training area with car parking
Documents
50 docs on file
Reference
CB/22/03179/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.

1 The Barns has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£810,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£580,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

24 September 2014Most recent
£580,000
+346.2%over 17 years
12 December 1996
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2BQ: £910,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in MK45 2BQ

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Versus other New Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,056

Street avg £3,433

Above

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 197 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 8.3 t/year

On par

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Area

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A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Maulden Lower School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 2BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

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