5a, Kings Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DT
About 5a
5a is a detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2DT). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft). The latest certificate (December 2017) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating.
At 156 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 34 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in March 2018. Today's modelled estimate of £640,000 is 31.3% above the 2018 sale price.
Know exactly what you're buying at 5a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
5a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Planning history
A solar panel installation application was refused at 5a in 2025.
- Oct 2025Solar PanelsFullIn report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey rear and side extensions, first floor rear extension, PV panels and internal alterations
Extension- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- CB/25/02746/FULL
- May 2021ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side and rear extensions with internal works
- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- CB/21/01415/FULL
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
5a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£640,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£487,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 March 2018Most recent
£487,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2DT: £320,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in MK45 2DT
16a, Kings Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DT
Sold Dec 2024
£695,00010 Kings Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DT
Sold Oct 2022
£273,50029 Kings Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DT
Sold Jun 2022
£295,0009 Kings Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DT
Sold Mar 2022
£375,00025 Kings Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DT
Sold Nov 2021
£320,000
Everything we know about 5a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- A planning decision worth checking
Versus other Kings Road homes
On epc rating, 5a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,125
Street avg £3,267
Floor Area
156 m²
Street avg 90 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
Years Held
8 years
Street avg 7 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Kings Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 km
Maulden Lower School. 5 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.2dB