What type of property is 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS?

1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS last change hands?

1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS last sold for £414,000 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and May 2016, 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS rose from £130,000 to £414,000, a change of £284,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS?

1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4DS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS have?

1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS has council approval for part-single-part-two-storey rear extension granted in July 2017 under ref. CB/17/01466/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS?

1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS located?

1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS sits in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS?

Police records around 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS?

The closest primary school to 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS is Silsoe CofE VC Lower School (464m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barton Road, MK45 4DS is Obelisk Way, 126m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Barton Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DS

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Barton Road

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

1 Barton Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4DS). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in May 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £587,000 is 41.8% above the 2016 sale price.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromE52toC80

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barton Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2019
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of a double garage.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
CB/19/02084/FULL
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Jul 2017
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Single & two storey rear extension, roof over single storey side room and canopy to front entrance.
Extension
Reference
CB/17/01466/FULL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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1 Barton Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£587,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£414,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

26 May 2016Most recent
£414,000
+218.5%over 18 years
21 May 1998
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4DS: £295,000 (2024–2006).

Nearby sales in MK45 4DS

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Obelisk Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Silsoe CofE VC Lower School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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