1 Northfield Cottages, Great Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DJ
About 1 Northfield Cottages
1 Northfield Cottages is a semi-detached house in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Fuel source changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
1 Northfield Cottages has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.
2 applications on record at 1 Northfield Cottages, Great Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DJ
- Nov 2013ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of two storey front, side and rear and single storey side extensions.
- Reference
- CB/13/03381/FULL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionFeb 2015Decision
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Sales history & valuation
1 Northfield Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£285,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
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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
181/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.5 km
Applewood — bus stop.
Closest school
1.7 km
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School. 2 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.4dB







