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14 Chiltern Close, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RT

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
144 m²
1550 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 14 Chiltern Close

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

14 Chiltern Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0RT). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 144 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £448,000 is 28% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £350,000 in October 2019.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Chiltern Close, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Chiltern Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 14 Chiltern Close, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RT

2decisions2extensions9nearby
  1. May 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Two storey extension to side and rear, to provide improved ground floor and first floor accomodation

    Reference
    CB/13/00936/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
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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.

14 Chiltern Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£448,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£350,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 October 2019Most recent

    £350,000

    +50.9%over 6 years

  2. 28 May 2013

    £232,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0RT: £281,000 (2023–2014).

On the street

Versus other Chiltern Close homes

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

Price per m² for 14 Chiltern Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,431

Street avg £3,018

Strongly below

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Chiltern 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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£446k

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MK43 0GJ

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£425k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

MK43 0HE

4 bed2 bath
£543k

1 Braeburn Way, Cranfield

MK43 0EH

4 bed2 bath
£375k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£365k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed
£554k

1 Broad Green, Cranfield

MK43 0JQ

5 bed3 bath
£357k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

3 bed1 bath
£355k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lidlington Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Thomas Johnson Lower School. 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 0RT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0RT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0RT

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

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