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24 Townsend Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DJ

3 sales on record

Estimated value

£417,000

  • Since the 2015 sale (£240,000)+74%
  • Against MK43 0DJ's recent median (£370,000)+13%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
117 m²
1259 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£417,000

  • Against its 2015 sale (£240,000)+74%
  • Against MK43 0DJ's recent median (£370,000)+13%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 24 Townsend Close is modelled from its 117 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0DJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    117 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2015

  • Recent sales in MK43 0DJ

    5 sales, median £370,000 (2023–2021)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: December 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 September 2015Most recent

    £240,000

  2. 9 September 2015

    £240,000

    +187.4%over 18 years

  3. 19 August 1997

    £83,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0DJ: £370,000 (2023–2021).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 24 Townsend Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 24 Townsend Close

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

24 Townsend Close is a detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £417,000 sits 73.8% above the 2015 sale of £240,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£191/sq ft) was about 25.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in September 2015.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromE43toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Nov 2015
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Townsend Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Townsend Close has no planning applications on record.

9

But the area is active

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

On the street

Versus other Townsend Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 24 Townsend Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,051

Street avg £2,361

Below

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Townsend Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Cranfield Church of England Academy. 2 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Cranfield Church of England AcademyPrimary664m
  • Holywell SchoolSecondary851m

Nearest stops

  • Townsend CloseBus stop41m
  • Lodge RoadBus stop153m
  • Lodge RoadBus stop257m
  • War MemorialBus stop452m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime116 reports7%

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 0DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0DJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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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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3 bed2 bath
£366k

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3 bed
£477k

1 Badgers Close, Cranfield

MK43 0GJ

4 bed
£481k

1 Bowling Green Road, Cranfield

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£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 24 Townsend Close is modelled from its 117 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0DJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 24 Townsend Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 24 Townsend Close was lodged in January 2026 at band C and is valid until January 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 24 Townsend Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 2 schools and 22 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 0DJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
24 Townsend Close is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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