Has The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA had any planning applications?

The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA has council approval for an extension granted in July 2007 under ref. 07/01572/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA?

The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA is in council tax band C.

Where is The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA located?

The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA sits in Swineshead, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA?

Police records around The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA 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.

Which schools serve The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA?

The closest primary school to The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA is Eileen Wade Primary School (2.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA?

The closest bus stop to The Close, High Street, MK44 2AA is St Nicholas Church, 51m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Close, High Street, Swineshead, Bedford, MK44 2AA

5 planning records

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About The Close

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

The Close is a property in Swineshead, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2AA). It has council tax band C.

5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Close, High Street, Swineshead, Bedford, MK44 2AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2016
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 Yew: Reduce crown by 15%T2 & T3 Cherries: FellT4 Thorn: Reduce crown by 25%T5 Apple: Reduce crown by 25%
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
16/03152/TCA
View planning record
Feb 2010
RenovationHeritage
In report
Underpinning foundations to external walls.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
09/03031/LBC
View planning record

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2AA: £750,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in MK44 2AA

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.1 km

St Nicholas Church — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Eileen Wade Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 2AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 15 points of interest in total.

FAQ

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