5 Brancaster Close, Bedford, MK42 0SU
About 5 Brancaster Close
5 Brancaster Close is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0SU). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 60 m² this is the 13th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–60 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good.
At 60 m² it's 25% larger than the typical home in the postcode (48 m² median across 15 EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
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Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
5 Brancaster Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5 Brancaster Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Brancaster Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£160,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0SU: £126,995 (2024–2006).
Everything we know about 5 Brancaster Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Brancaster Close homes
On floor area, 5 Brancaster Close stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 50 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Harrowden Road Shops — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
King's Oak Primary School. 13 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.7dB