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26 High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AB

5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
199 m²
2142 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 High Street

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

26 High Street is a four-bedroom detached house in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4AB). It has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (around 2142 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 199 m² the property is well over the postcode median (108 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £798,000 sits 77.7% above the 2012 sale of £449,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 27.8% below the postcode norm. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and solar panel installation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in October 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

26 High Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromD65toC72
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
3%79%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 High Street has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Sept 2024
    PorchFull
    In report

    Pitched roof to replace flat roof above garage front and rear with rear canopy for log store. Open front porch and external improvements including fenestration and solar panels.

    ExtensionSolar Panels
    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/24/01781/FULL
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2021
    PorchFull
    In report

    Pitched roof to replace flat roof above garage front and rear with rear canopy for log store. Open front porch and external improvements

    Extension
    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/21/00613/FULL
    View planning 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.

26 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£798,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£449,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 October 2012Most recent

    £449,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4AB: £482,000 (2025–2018).

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 26 High Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,256

Street avg £4,153

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Floor Area

199 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School. 3 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 4AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 4AB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

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 26 High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.