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8 Chiltern Close, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RT

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Chiltern Close

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

8 Chiltern Close is a semi-detached house in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0RT). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 sits 61.3% above the 2014 sale of £217,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in March 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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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.

8 Chiltern 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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chiltern Close, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 8 Chiltern Close, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RT

1decisions1extensions9nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Jan 2018
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with new pitched roof, and single storey front extension

    Extension
    Reference
    CB/17/05226/FULL
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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.

8 Chiltern Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£217,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 March 2014Most recent

    £217,000

    +274.1%over 17 years

  2. 22 November 1996

    £58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0RT: £307,000 (2023–2015).

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.

8 Chiltern Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,494

Street avg £3,002

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Chiltern 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
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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MK43 0JZ

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£339k

1 Berry Yard, Cranfield

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£339k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

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1 Bedford Road, Brogborough

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£365k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed
£375k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£320k

1 Blacksmiths Court, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0BX

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.

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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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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