What kind of home is 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW sell for?

1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW last sold for £265,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £54,995 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 1997 and October 2024, 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW rose from £54,995 to £265,000, a change of £210,005. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW in?

1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW sits in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

Police records around 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

The closest primary school to 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW is Marston Moreteyne VC School (437m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW is Chandlers Close, 108m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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1 Chandlers Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0QW

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Chandlers Close

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

1 Chandlers Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0QW). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 108.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £265,000.

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Aug 2023

Current Certificate

Aug 2013

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 22 August 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chandlers Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chandlers Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

Price for 1 Chandlers Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£265,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2024Most recent
£265,000
+134.5%over 21 years
29 June 2003
£112,995
+105.5%over 5 years
24 July 1997
£54,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0QW: £285,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in MK43 0QW

On the street

Versus other Chandlers Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Chandlers Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,015

Street avg £3,115

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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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 bed

£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

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3 bed1 bath

£356k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

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3 bed1 bath

£366k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed

£367k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath

£433k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

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4 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chandlers Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Marston Moreteyne VC School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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