What kind of home is 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS?

31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS sell for?

31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS last sold for £377,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in January 2007, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2007 and May 2017, 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS rose from £250,000 to £377,000, a change of £127,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS?

The current EPC rating for 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS?

31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3LS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS use?

The latest EPC at 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS?

31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS is in council tax band E.

Which area is 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS in?

31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS sits in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS in a safe area?

Police records around 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS 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 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS?

The closest primary school to 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS is Houghton Conquest Lower School (180m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marston Vale Middle School (2.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS?

The closest bus stop to 31a, Bedford Road, MK45 3LS is Broadway, 61m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31a, Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31a

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

31a is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3LS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £458,000 is 21.5% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£432/sq ft) was about 111.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in May 2017.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromC73toD68

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31a, Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31a 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.

31a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£458,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£377,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2017Most recent
£377,000
+50.8%over 10 years
31 January 2007
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3LS: £375,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK45 3LS

On the street

Versus other Bedford Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 31a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,654

Street avg £3,370

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

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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

1 Armstrong Close, Wilstead

MK45 3EA

4 bed2 bath

£436k

1 Banks Croft, Houghton Conquest

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

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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

0.1 km

Broadway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Houghton Conquest Lower School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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