What type of property is 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD?

4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD last change hands?

4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD last sold for £350,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £168,000 in June 2007, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and December 2024, 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD rose from £168,000 to £350,000, a change of £182,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD?

4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0HD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD?

4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD located?

4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD?

Police records around 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD?

The closest primary school to 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD is King's Oak Primary School (807m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD?

The closest bus stop to 4 Brampton Close, MK42 0HD is Brampton Close, 147m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Brampton Close, Bedford, MK42 0HD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Brampton Close

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

4 Brampton Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK42 0HD). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £350,000 in December 2024. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 129% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemAir source

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)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from May 2024

EPC improved fromD55toC78

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Brampton Close, Bedford, MK42 0HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Brampton Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

4 Brampton Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2007.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£350,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2024Most recent
£350,000
+108.3%over 17 years
14 June 2007
£168,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0HD: £345,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in MK42 0HD

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On the street

Versus other Brampton Close homes

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

4 Brampton Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,070

Street avg £2,453

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brampton Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

King's Oak Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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