Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Russell Grove, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2JE
Extendable3 planning records
Estimated value
£414,000
- Since the 2019 sale (£310,000)+34%
- Against MK45 2JE's recent median (£269,500)+54%
Newest record on this page: November 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£414,000
- Against its 2019 sale (£310,000)+34%
- Against MK45 2JE's recent median (£269,500)+54%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Russell Grove is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK45 2JE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
88 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2018
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in MK45 2JE
4 sales, median £269,500 (2024–2000)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1 Russell Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
8 May 2019Most recent
£310,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in MK45 2JE: £269,500 (2024–2000).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Russell Grove, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2JE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1 Russell Grove
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Russell Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Millbrook, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2JE). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 is 33.5% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £310,000 in May 2019.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageDetached
- OutbuildingsYes
- LandYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate
Jun 2018EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 June 2028
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Russell Grove, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
3 applications on record at 1 Russell Grove, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2JE
3decisions3extensions59documents8nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Jul 2019DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey
Demolition of garage and single storey section to the rear/side. Erection of two storey extension to north side of the property and new garage/workshop.
Extension- Documents
- 17 docs on file
- Reference
- CB/19/01818/FULL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJan 2022Decision
- ExtensionOct 2019Decision
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- The 59 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other Russell Grove homes
Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating
51 (E)
Street avg 53 (E)
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 87 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.8 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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
181/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Sandhill Close — bus stop.
Closest school
1.9 km
Alameda Middle School. 5 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Alameda Middle SchoolSecondary1.9km
- The Firs Lower SchoolPrimary2.0km
- Russell Lower SchoolPrimary2.4km
- Redborne Upper School and Community CollegeSecondary2.7km
Nearest stops
- Sandhill CloseBus stop260m
- Center Parcs RoundaboutBus stop773m
- Ampthill Great ParkBus stop1.1km
- Center ParcsBus stop1.4km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences830 reports38%
- Anti-social Behaviour458 reports21%
- Vehicle Crime187 reports9%
- Criminal Damage & Arson149 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 2JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Russell Grove is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK45 2JE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Russell Grove. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Russell Grove was lodged in June 2018 at band E and is valid until June 2028. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 1 Russell Grove. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK45 2JE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1 Russell Grove is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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