What type of property is 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU?

8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU?

8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 156% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1TU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU have?

8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU?

8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU located?

8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU?

The closest primary school to 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU is Priory Primary School (427m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (316m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Poulter Close, MK40 1TU is River Street, 157m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 331m away.

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8 Poulter Close, Bedford, MK40 1TU

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Poulter Close

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

8 Poulter Close is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1TU). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good.

At 82 m² the property is well over the postcode median (32 m² across 46 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2021. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Sept 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Poulter Close, Bedford, MK40 1TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Poulter Close, Bedford, MK40 1TU

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Mar 2021
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replacement windows and doors
New Windows
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
20/03028/FUL
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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.

8 Poulter Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£192,000

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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.

On the street

Versus other Poulter Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Poulter Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

River Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bedford College. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 1TU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1TU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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