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2 The Gables, Great Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DH

Notable viewsExtendable6 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
244 m²
2626 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
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Overview

About 2 The Gables

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

2 The Gables is a four-bedroom detached house in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4DH). It has a recorded floor area of 244 m² (around 2626 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2015 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 Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £963,000 sits 118.9% above the 2016 sale of £440,000. 6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in January 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 September 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Sept 2015
EPC improved fromD59toC73
Main Fuel
GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Gables, Great Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Gables has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

6 applications on record at 2 The Gables, Great Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DH

6decisions1extensions42documents3nearby
  1. Jun 2016
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Replacement dwelling.

    Reference
    CB/16/01951/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AnnexDecision
  4. New BuildDecision

+ 3 more applications in the report

Unlock 2 The Gables, Great Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DH's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 42 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.
Current estimate

£963,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£440,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 January 2016Most recent

    £440,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in MK45 4DH: £550,000 (2025–2025).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 The Gables

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

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

1.2 km

Applewood — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 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 4DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 4DH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

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 2 The Gables, Great Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.