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1 The Close, Newton Blossomville, Bedford, MK43 8AT

Notable views3 planning records

Estimated value

£526,000

  • Since the 2023 sale (£520,000)+1%
  • Against MK43 8AT's recent median (£195,500)+169%

Newest record on this page: April 2023. 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
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
146 m²
1572 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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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

£526,000

  • Against its 2023 sale (£520,000)+1%
  • Against MK43 8AT's recent median (£195,500)+169%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 The Close is modelled from its 146 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 8AT. 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

    146 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2022

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2023

  • Recent sales in MK43 8AT

    2 sales, median £195,500 (2023–1997)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: April 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 3 applicationsFull 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2013.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 March 2023Most recent

    £520,000

    +213.3%over 9 years

  2. 12 August 2013

    £166,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in MK43 8AT: £195,500 (2023–1997).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks 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 1 The Close

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

1 The Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton Blossomville, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 8AT). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 146 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.6% per year. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £520,000.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Close, Newton Blossomville, Bedford, MK43 8AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Close has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 1 The Close, Newton Blossomville, Bedford, MK43 8AT

3decisions3extensions
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Aug 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Two storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions

    Reference
    15/01305/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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On the street

Versus other The Close homes

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

Floor Area for 1 The Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
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

Clifton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Newton Blossomville Church of England School. 3 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Newton Blossomville Church of England SchoolPrimary572m
  • Lavendon SchoolPrimary2.1km
  • Turvey Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km

Nearest stops

  • Clifton RoadBus stop97m
  • Brook LaneBus stop512m
  • Bedford RoadBus stop1.2km
  • Brayfield HouseBus stop1.4km

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 8AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 8AT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 8AT

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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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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How to read this page

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 1 The Close is modelled from its 146 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 8AT. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 1 The Close. 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 1 The Close was lodged in September 2022 at band C and is valid until September 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 1 The Close. 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 3 schools and 10 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 8AT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
1 The Close 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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