What kind of home is 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF?

5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF sell for?

5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF last sold for £345,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £335,000 in June 2006, so prices have been flat over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and September 2012, 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF rose from £335,000 to £345,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF?

5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (724 sq ft), around 17 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 66% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0RF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF use?

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

What is the council tax band for 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF?

5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF in?

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

Is 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF 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 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF?

The closest primary school to 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF is Marston Moreteyne VC School (1.5km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Chequers Close, MK43 0RF is Chequers Close, 73m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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5 Chequers Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0RF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

724 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Chequers Close

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

5 Chequers Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0RF). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 724 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2012) shows a C (score 73). The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £551,000 sits 59.7% above the 2012 sale of £345,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£476/sq ft) was about 144.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in September 2012.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

5 Chequers Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Mar 2022

Current Certificate

Mar 2012

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 March 2022

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Chequers Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Chequers Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£551,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£345,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2012Most recent
£345,000
+3.0%over 6 years
27 June 2006
£335,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0RF: £400,500 (2017–2009).

Nearby sales in MK43 0RF

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Comparables

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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

Chequers Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Marston Moreteyne VC School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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