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Sheephill Orchard, Kiln Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DA

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
177 m²
1905 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Sheephill Orchard

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

Sheephill Orchard is a detached house in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4DA). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2021. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 177 m² it's 15.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (210 m² median across 12 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Mar 2021
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sheephill Orchard, Kiln Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Sheephill Orchard, Kiln Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DA

1decisions9documents3nearby
  1. Apr 2019
    Change Of UseOther
    Outcome in report

    Prior Notification for a change of use of Agricultural building to dwellinghouse

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/19/00449/PAAD
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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.

Sheephill Orchard has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£778,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4DA: £710,000 (2025–2011).

On the street

Versus other Kiln Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for Sheephill Orchard lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 201 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Sheephill Orchard

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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.
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

0.4 km

St Mary's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School. 2 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 4DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 4DA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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 Sheephill Orchard, Kiln Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.