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2 Bakery Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0HE

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Bakery Close

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

2 Bakery Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0HE). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 sits 57.1% above the 2014 sale of £226,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£256/sq ft) was about 40.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2002. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Bakery Close

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

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
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
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromD60toC72
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bakery Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bakery Close has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

  1. May 2002
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Front of property

    Full: Single storey front extension.

    Reference
    MB/02/00458/FULL
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 2 Bakery 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
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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.

2 Bakery Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£226,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 May 2014Most recent

    £226,000

    +143.0%over 14 years
  2. 3 June 1999

    £93,000

    +12.7%over 1 year
  3. 4 February 1998

    £82,500

    +14.6%over 2 years
  4. 5 October 1995

    £72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0HE: £220,000 (2018–2006).

On the street

Versus other Bakery Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Bakery Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,756

Street avg £2,808

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Bakery 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
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
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.

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Coronation Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Holywell School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 0HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0HE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

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 2 Bakery Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0HE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.