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1 Bakers Close, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8GJ

EV charger4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
226 m²
2433 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Bakers Close

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

1 Bakers Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Turvey, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 8GJ). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

At 226 m² the property is well over the postcode median (139 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £820,000 sits 50.5% above the 2016 sale of £545,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in August 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms4
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Corner plotYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • EV chargerYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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 4)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromD64toC71
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2016from May 2014
EPC improved fromC71toD68
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Apr 2023from Feb 2016
EPC improved fromD68toC78
Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bakers Close, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8GJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

4 applications on record at 1 Bakers Close, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8GJ

1 live now
2decisions3extensions65documents
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Aug 2018
    New BuildConditions
    Outcome in report

    98/01693/FUL - Removal of conditions 15 (PD rights removal) and 18 (Obscure glazing) for plot 16 (now 1 Bakers Close). (Erection of 16 dwellings with access, roads and garaging).

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    18/01389/M73
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • The 65 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

1 Bakers Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£820,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£545,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 August 2016Most recent

    £545,000

    +84.7%over 15 years
  2. 28 June 2001

    £295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 8GJ: £680,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Bakers Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Bakers Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,412

Street avg £3,459

Strongly below

Floor Area

226 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bakers Close

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

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
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.

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

0.4 km

The Laws — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Turvey Primary School. 3 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 8GJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 8GJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 8GJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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 1 Bakers Close, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8GJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.