What type of property is 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW?

9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW sell for?

9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW last sold for £350,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in November 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2007 and November 2017, 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW rose from £95,000 to £350,000, a change of £255,000. That works out to roughly +13.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW?

The current EPC rating for 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW?

9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (1,733 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 7PW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW?

9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW located?

9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW sits in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW?

The closest primary school to 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW is Oakley Primary Academy (224m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lincroft Academy (118m).

What is the nearest station to 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW?

The closest bus stop to 9 Flax Close, MK43 7PW is Lincroft Academy, 167m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Flax Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7PW

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

161 m²

1733 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Flax Close

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

9 Flax Close is an end-of-terrace house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7PW). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 161 m² it's 15.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (139 m² median across 13 EPCs). Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £510,000 is 45.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 247.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in November 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Aug 2009

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Flax Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Flax Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

9 Flax Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2007.

Current estimate

£510,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£350,000

Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2017Most recent
£350,000
+2.9%over 3 years
5 December 2013
£340,000
+257.9%over 6 years
9 November 2007
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7PW: £220,000 (2021–2007).

Nearby sales in MK43 7PW

On the street

Versus other Flax Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 9 Flax Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,174

Street avg £1,092

Above

Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

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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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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

0.2 km

Lincroft Academy — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Lincroft Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 7PW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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