Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Bennetts Close, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QX
1 planning record
Estimated value
£476,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£340,000)+40%
- Against MK44 1QX's recent median (£183,000)+160%
Newest record on this page: December 2014. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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
£476,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£340,000)+40%
- Against MK44 1QX's recent median (£183,000)+160%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Bennetts Close is modelled from its 133 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 1QX. 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
133 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2014
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in MK44 1QX
2 sales, median £183,000 (2014–1998)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2014 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1 Bennetts Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
Sales timeline
1 July 2014Most recent
£340,000
+209.1%over 16 years20 November 1997
£110,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in MK44 1QX: £183,000 (2014–1998).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Bennetts Close, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QX. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 1 Bennetts Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Bennetts Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bletsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1QX). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in July 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £476,000 is 40% above the 2014 sale price.
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
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 1 Bennetts Close
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Larger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
1 Bennetts Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Dec 2024
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2014
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 3 December 2024
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Bennetts Close, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 1 Bennetts Close, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QX
1decisions1extensions1documents1nearby
- Nov 2003ConservatoryFullOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of conservatory and extension to rear of garage.
Extension- Documents
- 1 doc on file
- Reference
- 03/02315/FUL
Unlock 1 Bennetts Close, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QX's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
- All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
- The 1 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
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
90/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Bletsoe Church — bus stop.
Closest school
2.1 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School. 4 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Milton Ernest CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.1km
- Pinchmill Primary SchoolPrimary2.8km
- Thurleigh Primary SchoolPrimary3.0km
- Sharnbrook PrimaryPrimary3.0km
Nearest stops
- Bletsoe ChurchBus stop171m
- Bletsoe ChurchBus stop263m
- Bletsoe TurnBus stop365m
- Bourne End LaneBus stop849m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences553 reports44%
- Anti-social Behaviour225 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson100 reports8%
- Other Theft95 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 1QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,020 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£498k
1 Churchill Close, Sharnbrook
MK44 1HS
4 bed1 bath
£503k
1 Butterfield Court, Milton Ernest
MK44 1RT
4 bed3 bath
£390k
1 Brittons Close, Sharnbrook
MK44 1PW
4 bed1 bath
£480k
1 Dolcey Way, Sharnbrook
MK44 1LE
5 bed
£493k
1 Castle Barns, Coplowe Lane, Bletsoe
MK44 1TL
3 bed
£422k
1 Antonie Close, Sharnbrook
MK44 1FJ
3 bed2 bath
£408k
1 Bourne End Lane, Bletsoe
MK44 1QP
5 bed
£332k
1 Bowers Close, Riseley
MK44 1DP
3 bed1 bath
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Bennetts Close is modelled from its 133 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 1QX. 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 Bennetts 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 Bennetts Close was lodged in December 2014 at band E and expired in December 2024, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 1 Bennetts 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 4 schools and 17 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK44 1QX, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1 Bennetts Close is in council tax band F. 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.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Bennetts Close, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in MK44 1QXSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- MK 44 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 1 Bennetts Close, Bletsoe, Bedford valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales