What kind of home is 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE?

19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE?

The current EPC rating for 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE?

19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0BE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE use?

The latest EPC at 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE?

19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE 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.

Which area is 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE in?

19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE?

Police records around 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE?

The closest primary school to 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE is Shackleton Primary School (827m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (233m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE?

The closest bus stop to 19 Rays Close, MK42 0BE is St John's Street, 116m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 352m away.

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19 Rays Close, Bedford, MK42 0BE

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 19 Rays Close

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

19 Rays Close is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0BE). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 45 m² it's 19.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 26 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 July 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromC74toD68

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Rays Close, Bedford, MK42 0BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 19 Rays Close, Bedford, MK42 0BE

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Aug 2023
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Maple trees (T1+2) require crown lifting 4m above ground level. Timber and foliage shredded and removed.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
23/01727/TPO
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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.

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

Current estimate

£211,000

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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.

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Versus other Rays Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 19 Rays Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 69 (D)

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St John's Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bedford Free School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

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