What kind of home is 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE?

3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE sell for?

3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE last sold for £144,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE?

The current EPC rating for 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in May 2012. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE?

3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 16 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 2NE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE use?

The latest EPC at 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE?

3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE?

3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE in?

3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE sits in Honeydon, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE?

Police records around 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE 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 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE?

The closest primary school to 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE is Bushmead Primary School (2.9km).

How well connected is 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Chapel Close, MK44 2NE is Village Centre, 343m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Chapel Close, Honeydon, Bedford, MK44 2NE

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Chapel Close

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

3 Chapel Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Honeydon, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2NE). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2012) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from May 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 94.4% above the 2013 sale of £144,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013. At 62 m² it's 15.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 5 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

Energy

Energy performance

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

3 Chapel 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 22 May 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2012

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromF35toE50

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chapel Close, Honeydon, Bedford, MK44 2NE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2011
Amendment
In report
Occupancy of property by persons who do not comply with the agricultural occupancy condition.
Reference
11/01514/LDE
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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.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£144,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 November 2013Most recent
£144,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2NE: £330,000 (2022–2013).

Nearby sales in MK44 2NE

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On the street

Versus other Chapel Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Chapel Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,323

Street avg £2,687

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.3 km

Village Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

2.9 km

Bushmead 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 2NE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2NE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 19 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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