What council tax band is 23b, Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ?

23b, Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 23b, Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ located?

23b, Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ sits in Cotton End, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23b, Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ?

Police records around 23b, Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ 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 23b, Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ?

The closest primary school to 23b, Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ is Cotton End Forest School (211m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 23b, Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ?

The closest bus stop to 23b, Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ is The Bell, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23b, Wood Lane, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AJ

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 23b

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

23b is a property in Cotton End, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3AJ). It has council tax band B.

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 23b, Wood Lane, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 23b, Wood Lane, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AJ. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

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 MK45 3AJ: £400,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in MK45 3AJ

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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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

2/mo

Steady 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23b, Wood Lane, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.