What kind of home is 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG?

7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG?

7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG last sold for £190,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG?

The current EPC rating for 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG?

7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 93% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 1DG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG use?

The latest EPC at 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG had any planning applications?

7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG has council approval for side extension granted in July 2021 under ref. 21/01569/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG?

7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG in?

7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG sits in Riseley, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG?

Police records around 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG?

The closest primary school to 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG is Riseley CofE Primary School (561m).

What transport links are near 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG?

The closest bus stop to 7 Paulsons Close, MK44 1DG is Keysoe Road, 93m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Paulsons Close, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DG

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Paulsons Close

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

7 Paulsons Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Riseley, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a corner plot.

At 85 m² the property is well over the postcode median (44 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 sits 50% above the 2021 sale of £190,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold March 2021 for £190,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
Corner plotYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Nov 2019

EPC improved fromD56toC72

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Paulsons Close, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2021
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side of property
Conversion and extension to existing single storey coal store to side of property
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
21/01569/FUL
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May 2021
ExtensionOutline
In report
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Extension and conversion of existing store to side and erection of new outbuilding to rear)
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
21/00966/LDP
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2021Most recent
£190,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in MK44 1DG: £108,250 (2006–2002).

Nearby sales in MK44 1DG

1 Paulsons Close, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DG
Sold May 2006
£137,000

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On the street

Versus other Paulsons Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 7 Paulsons Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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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MK44 1FJ

3 bed2 bath

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1 Castle Barns, Coplowe Lane, Bletsoe

MK44 1TL

3 bed

£245k

1 Church Green, Milton Ernest

MK44 1RH

2 bed

£223k

1 Chettles Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1NH

2 bed1 bath

£205k

1 Dag Lane, Riseley

MK44 1EH

2 bed1 bath

£401k

1 Brittons Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1PW

4 bed1 bath

£467k

1 Bennetts Close, Bletsoe

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4 bed

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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Keysoe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Riseley CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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The full 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 MK44 1DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 9 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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