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21 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP

EPC ASolar panels5 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 100
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 21 Barton Road

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

21 Barton Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4JP). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) returns an A (score 100), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (126 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £320,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£457/sq ft) was about 156.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • CloakroomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
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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.

21 Barton Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
A100
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
-0.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromE54toF27
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
ElectricDual

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Nov 2022
EPC improved fromF27toA100
Heating System
Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Solar

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV + Solar HW

Solar PV panels (100 kWp) and Solar water heating installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC APre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, 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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP

1decisions3nearby
  1. Dec 2016
    New BuildOutline
    Outcome in report

    Outline: Residential development of up to 24 dwellings with ancillary works. All matters reserved except access.

    Reference
    CB/15/04081/OUT
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£320,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 February 2025Most recent

    £320,000

    +29.3%over 4 years

  2. 21 October 2020

    £247,500

    -4.8%over 3 years

  3. 31 January 2017

    £260,000

    +48.6%over 3 years

  4. 13 June 2013

    £175,000

    +12.9%over 7 years

  5. 7 November 2005

    £155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4JP: £435,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Barton Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 21 Barton Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,923

Street avg £2,391

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

-0.2 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Barton Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£374k

1 Ash Tree Covert, Silsoe

MK45 4GN

3 bed
£395k

1 Brazier Close, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4RW

3 bed2 bath
£437k

1 Cainhoe Road, Clophill

MK45 4AN

3 bed
£446k

1 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe

MK45 4GP

3 bed2 bath
£318k

1 Church Road, Silsoe

MK45 4EH

2 bed2 bath
£569k

1 Church Path, Clophill

MK45 4BP

3 bed2 bath
£650k

1 Apple Tree Close, Silsoe

MK45 4SR

3 bed2 bath
£375k

1 Apple Glebe, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4PJ

4 bed
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

0.2 km

Lower School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Gravenhurst Academy. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

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 21 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.