When did 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ last change hands?

26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ last sold for £182,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £103,500 in August 2002, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2002 and September 2005, 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ rose from £103,500 to £182,000, a change of £78,500. That works out to roughly +20% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ?

26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ in?

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

Is 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ 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.

What schools are near 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ?

The closest primary school to 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ is Cotton End Forest School (211m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ?

The closest bus stop to 26 Wood Lane, MK45 3AJ is The Bell, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Wood Lane, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AJ

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Band C

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Overview

About 26 Wood Lane

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

26 Wood Lane is a property in Cotton End, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3AJ). It has council tax band C.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in September 2005. Across 2002–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 20% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Wood Lane, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Wood Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Last sold (2005)

£182,000

Growth on file: 20.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2005Most recent
£182,000
+75.8%over 3 years
18 August 2002
£103,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3AJ: £400,000 (2025–2020).

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Area

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

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