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149 High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3BA
This 147 square metre property in Cotton End, Bedford, Bedford carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £165,000 back in 2001.
Property Type
Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
147 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2015from Feb 2010
EPC improved fromD62toE41
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Dec 2025from Dec 2015
EPC improved fromE41toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
64%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£520,000
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Transaction history
£165,000Latest
Jul 2001Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Bedford+4.3%
103.8
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on High Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 14 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£1,122/£3,243 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
25 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
71 (C)/65 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 86% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
147 m²/101 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 86% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.6 t/year/4.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 36% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 71% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Cotton End, Bedford
This property is located in Cotton End, a small village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, within the postal district MK 45, and part of the Borough of Bedford.
Cotton End is a small village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England. It became a parish as of 1 April 2019, having previously been part of the parish of Eastcotts. It is within the Borough of Bedford. Ordnance Survey maps from the 1880s show its name as 'Cardington Cotton End'.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
45.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
5 months of data for Bedford
Total Crimes
8
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual5(63%)
Burglary1(13%)
Other Theft1(13%)
Vehicle Crime1(13%)
Recent Incidents
Burglary
Dec 2025On or near Abbis Close
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Manor Gardens
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Becketts Close
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Manor Close
Violence & Sexual
Sept 2025On or near Becketts Close
Other Theft
Sept 2025On or near Leigh Woods Place
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Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
4 within 3kmP
Cotton End Forest School
323m
4 mins
P
Shortstown Primary School
2.3km
27 mins
P
Wilstead Primary School
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmHigh Road
Bus Stop31m
< 1 min
The Bell
Bus Stop242m
3 mins
Bunkers Drive
Bus Stop312m
4 mins
The Bell
Bus Stop432m
5 mins
Old Lower School
Bus Stop685m
8 mins
Elms Lane
Bus Stop937m
11 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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