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8 Close Road, Pavenham, Bedford, MK43 7PP

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 8 Close Road

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

8 Close Road is a semi-detached house in Pavenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7PP). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Close Road

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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromE42toD57
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
57%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation
MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

Aug 2022from Oct 2017
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2023from Aug 2022
Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 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.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Close Road, Pavenham, Bedford, MK43 7PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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).

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.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Close Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
£284k

1 Dungee Farm Cottages, Dungee Road, Odell

MK43 7AH

£275k

1 Baileys Villas, Pavenham Road, Felmersham

MK43 7EY

3 bed1 bath
£294k

1 Close Road, Pavenham

MK43 7PP

£298k

1 Eagle Way, Harrold

MK43 7EW

3 bed
£308k

1 Church Lane, Pavenham

MK43 7PT

2 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Copthorne Close, Oakley

MK43 7SQ

£334k

1 Brook Lane, Harrold

MK43 7BW

£237k

1 Bramley Court, Harrold

MK43 7BG

2 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

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady 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.

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
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Close Road, Pavenham, Bedford, MK43 7PP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.