What type of property is 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH?

2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH sell for?

2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH last sold for £425,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £248,000 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and June 2025, 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH rose from £248,000 to £425,000, a change of £177,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH?

2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 119% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3AH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH?

2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH 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 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH located?

2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH sits in Cotton End, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH?

Police records around 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH show an average of 181 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH?

The closest primary school to 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH is Cotton End Forest School (206m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Manor Way, MK45 3AH is The Bell, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Manor Way, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Manor Way

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

2 Manor Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Cotton End, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3AH). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 169 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £425,000 in June 2025. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£234/sq ft) was about 24.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromD61toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Manor Way, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Manor Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 2 Manor Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£465,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£425,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2025Most recent
£425,000
+71.4%over 12 years
27 May 2013
£248,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3AH: £345,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK45 3AH

On the street

Versus other Manor Way homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Manor Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,515

Street avg £3,025

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Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£424k

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MK45 3EA

4 bed2 bath

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MK45 3GH

3 bed2 bath

£410k

1 Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3LS

3 bed2 bath

£351k

1 Barleycorn Close, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3NX

3 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Bedford Road, Wilstead

MK45 3HN

3 bed

£344k

1 Adelaide Close, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3EL

3 bed1 bath

£331k

1 Bunkers Drive, Cotton End

MK45 3AT

3 bed2 bath

£375k

1 Black Hat Close, Wilstead

MK45 3HE

2 bed2 bath

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

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Bell — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cotton End Forest School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 3AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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