What type of property is 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX?

31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX?

31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX last sold for £580,000 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £390,000 in March 2005, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2005 and September 2011, 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX rose from £390,000 to £580,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX?

The current EPC rating for 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX?

31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (1,930 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 250% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4BX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX?

31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension and single-storey side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX?

31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX located?

31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX sits in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX?

Police records around 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX 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.

Which schools serve 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX?

The closest primary school to 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX is St Mary's VA CofE Lower School (507m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX?

The closest bus stop to 31 Mill Lane, MK45 4BX is The Green, 412m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Mill Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BX

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

179 m²

1930 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 31 Mill Lane

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

31 Mill Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4BX). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1930 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2011) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 60). The latest certificate is from May 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 179 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in September 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years. Across 2005–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £844,000 is 45.5% above the 2011 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

31 Mill Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 May 2021

Current Certificate

May 2011

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 May 2021

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Mill Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Mill Lane has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 31 Mill Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BX

3decisions2extensions3nearby

Aug 2005
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Full: First floor extension to north west elevation, canopy to front entrance and replacement roof to garage.
Reference
MB/05/00976/FULL
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionFeb 2007Decision
OutbuildingAug 2005Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£844,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£580,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2011Most recent
£580,000
+48.7%over 6 years
4 March 2005
£390,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4BX: £283,750 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK45 4BX

On the street

Versus other Mill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 31 Mill Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,234

Street avg £3,716

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Floor Area

179 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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Common questions

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