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1 Northfield Cottages, Great Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DJ

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 1 Northfield Cottages

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

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.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromF32toC69
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
42%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2026from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromC69toD55
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Northfield Cottages, Great Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Northfield Cottages has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Feb 2015
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two storey side and rear, single storey side extensions to No1. Single storey side and two storey rear extensions to No2. Subdivision of building to provide 4 x2 bedroom dwellings and provision of access and parking for vehicles.

    Reference
    CB/14/04827/FULL
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2013
    ExtensionFull
    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
    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.

1 Northfield Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£315,000

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.

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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

2/mo

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4DJ

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
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