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16 Cromwell Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PU

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 16 Cromwell Road

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

16 Cromwell Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4PU). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 111 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£469/sq ft) was about 93.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £560,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromE39toC78
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Cromwell Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 16 Cromwell Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PU

2decisions2extensions8documents3nearby
  1. Oct 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Single storey rear extentions, two storey side and rear extension and detached garage.

    Reference
    CB/16/03531/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 8 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.

Latest sale on 16 Cromwell Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£534,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£560,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2024Most recent

    £560,000

    +107.4%over 8 years

  2. 18 March 2016

    £270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4PU: £340,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Cromwell Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Cromwell Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,045

Street avg £3,735

Above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Cromwell 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.
£507k

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1 Ampthill Road, Silsoe

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1 Bedford Avenue, Silsoe

MK45 4ER

4 bed2 bath
£375k

1 Apple Glebe, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4PJ

4 bed
£569k

1 Church Path, Clophill

MK45 4BP

3 bed2 bath
£446k

1 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe

MK45 4GP

3 bed2 bath
£650k

1 Apple Tree Close, Silsoe

MK45 4SR

3 bed2 bath
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

Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hastings Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Ramsey Manor Lower School. 2 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 4PU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 4PU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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 16 Cromwell Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.