What kind of home is 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP?

1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP sell for?

1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP last sold for £305,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,000 in January 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2010 and November 2023, 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP rose from £148,000 to £305,000, a change of £157,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP?

1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP?

1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP in?

1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP sits in Riseley, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP 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 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP?

The closest primary school to 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP is Riseley CofE Primary School (412m).

How well connected is 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bowers Close, MK44 1DP is Bowers Lane, 176m away. In total there are 11 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bowers Close, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Bowers Close

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

1 Bowers Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Riseley, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1DP). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £354,000 is 16.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 79.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £305,000 in November 2023.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemgas

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 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jul 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bowers Close, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bowers Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2010.

Current estimate

£354,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£305,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2023Most recent
£305,000
+106.1%over 13 years
15 January 2010
£148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1DP: £265,000 (2024–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Bowers Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Bowers Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,245

Street avg £2,847

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Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bowers Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Riseley CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 1DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 12 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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