1a, Plummers Lane, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PL
About 1a
1a is a detached house in Haynes, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3PL). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since November 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £642,000 sits 322.4% above the 1997 sale of £152,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£113/sq ft) was about 46.1% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).
Know exactly what you're buying at 1a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
1a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Nov 2023
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
Planning history
1a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 1a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
1a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).
£642,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£152,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
20 November 1997Most recent
£152,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3PL: £540,000 (2022–2015).
Nearby sales in MK45 3PL
4 Plummers Lane, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PL
Sold Jul 2022
£540,00016 Plummers Lane, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PL
Sold Jul 2022
£735,00018 Plummers Lane, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PL
Sold Dec 2019
£252,00014 Plummers Lane, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PL
Sold Jan 2017
£675,00012 Plummers Lane, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PL
Sold Feb 2014
£275,060
Everything we know about 1a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Plummers Lane homes
On years held, 1a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,216
Street avg £2,908
Floor Area
125 m²
Street avg 146 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 6.0 t/year
Years Held
29 years
Street avg 14 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Northwood End Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Haynes Lower School. 1 school nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.9dB