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9 Townsend Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DJ

EV charger
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
131 m²
1410 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 9 Townsend Close

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

9 Townsend Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2018.

At 131 m² it's 22.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 17 EPCs). Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 92.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £425,000 in December 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • EV chargerYes
  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

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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 2)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Sept 2018
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Townsend Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 9 Townsend Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£437,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£425,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 December 2023Most recent

    £425,000

    +459.2%over 28 years

  2. 29 November 1995

    £76,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0DJ: £350,000 (2023–2021).

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.

9 Townsend Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,244

Street avg £2,282

Strongly above

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Townsend Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£433k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

MK43 0HE

4 bed2 bath
£477k

1 Badgers Close, Cranfield

MK43 0GJ

4 bed
£535k

1 Braeburn Way, Cranfield

MK43 0EH

4 bed2 bath
£367k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£366k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed
£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

3 bed1 bath
£356k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 bath
£345k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed
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.

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
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 9 Townsend Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.