What kind of home is 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW?

5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW sell for?

5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW last sold for £346,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £127,000 in April 2001, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and February 2024, 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW rose from £127,000 to £346,000, a change of £219,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW?

5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW?

5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW in?

5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW sits in Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW?

Police records around 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW 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 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW?

The closest primary school to 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW is Sharnbrook Primary (686m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sharnbrook Academy (1.7km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Brittons Close, MK44 1PW is The Fordham Arms, 157m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Brittons Close, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1PW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Brittons Close

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

5 Brittons Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1PW). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2010 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. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £394,000 is 13.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 31.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £346,000.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Brittons Close, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Brittons 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 2001.

Current estimate

£394,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£346,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

23 February 2024Most recent
£346,000
+172.4%over 22 years
22 April 2001
£127,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1PW: £475,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Brittons Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Brittons Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,908

Street avg £2,925

On par

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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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1 Churchill Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1HS

4 bed1 bath

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1 Bourne End Lane, Bletsoe

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1 Bowers Close, Riseley

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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

The Fordham Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Sharnbrook Primary. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 30 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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