What kind of home is 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW last change hands?

5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW last sold for £285,000 in February 2024, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £54,300 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW changed over time?

Across 5 sales between April 1998 and February 2024, 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW rose from £54,300 to £285,000, a change of £230,700. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

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

Which area is 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW in?

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

Is 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Chandlers Close, MK43 0QW?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Chandlers Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0QW

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Chandlers Close

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

5 Chandlers Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0QW). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£389/sq ft) was about 123.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £285,000.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 September 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromD61toC75

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chandlers Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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 5 Chandlers Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£285,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

8 February 2024Most recent
£285,000
+16.3%over 5 years
2 November 2018
£245,000
+9.9%over 2 years
22 June 2016
£223,000
+53.8%over 3 years
26 July 2012
£145,000
+167.0%over 14 years
8 April 1998
£54,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0QW: £272,000 (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.

5 Chandlers Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,191

Street avg £3,106

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£304k

1 Allen Court, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0LL

3 bed

£310k

1 Birch Close, Cranfield

MK43 0FP

3 bed

£345k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed

£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

3 bed1 bath

£356k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

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

MK43 0HE

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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Common questions

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