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18 Close Road, Pavenham, Bedford, MK43 7PP

Estimated value

£278,000

  • Against MK43 7PP's recent median (£298,000)-7%

Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£278,000

  • Against MK43 7PP's recent median (£298,000)-7%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 18 Close Road is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7PP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    85 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2026

  • Sales of this home

    No sale recorded since 1995

  • Recent sales in MK43 7PP

    5 sales, median £298,000 (2022–2010)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: October 2022Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

18 Close Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7PP: £298,000 (2022–2010).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 18 Close Road, Pavenham, Bedford, MK43 7PP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 18 Close Road

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

18 Close Road is a semi-detached house in Pavenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7PP). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

18 Close Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD55toC69
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jun 2026from Sept 2016
EPC improved fromC69toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Close Road, Pavenham, Bedford, MK43 7PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Close Road has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Close Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 18 Close Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Close Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Milton Ernest CofE Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
  • Oakley Primary AcademyPrimary2.2km
  • Lincroft AcademySecondary2.3km
  • Pinchmill Primary SchoolPrimary2.6km

Nearest stops

  • Close RoadBus stop105m
  • Pavenham ParkBus stop236m
  • The MemorialBus stop1.3km
  • Huntsmans WayBus stop1.3km

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime116 reports7%

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 7PP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 7PP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7PP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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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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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 18 Close Road is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7PP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for 18 Close Road, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 18 Close Road was lodged in June 2026 at band D and is valid until June 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 18 Close Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 4 schools and 28 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 7PP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
18 Close Road is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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