What kind of home is 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY?

3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY?

3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY last sold for £295,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY?

The current EPC rating for 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2023 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY?

3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3AY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY use?

The latest EPC at 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY?

3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY in?

3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY 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.

What schools are near 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY?

The closest primary school to 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School (352m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Goldington Academy (284m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY?

The closest bus stop to 3 Chagford Close, MK40 3AY is Polhill Avenue Campus, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Chagford Close, Bedford, MK40 3AY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Chagford Close

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

3 Chagford Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK40 3AY). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 90 m² it's 16% larger than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 9 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £373,000 is 26.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 18.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £295,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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 3)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C71

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

Jan 2025from May 2023

EPC improved fromF37toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Jan 2025

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chagford Close, Bedford, MK40 3AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Chagford Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Chagford Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£373,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£295,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 January 2024Most recent
£295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3AY: £322,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in MK40 3AY

On the street

Versus other Chagford Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Chagford Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,278

Street avg £3,591

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Bower Street

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1 Crediton Mews

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£355k

1 Dawlish Drive

MK40 3BB

4 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Brixham Close

MK40 3BH

4 bed

£413k

1 Clovelly Way

MK40 3BJ

4 bed3 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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Polhill Avenue Campus — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Goldington Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 3AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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