What type of property is 1 The Close, MK44 3HS?

1 The Close, MK44 3HS is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 The Close, MK44 3HS last change hands?

1 The Close, MK44 3HS last sold for £230,000 in July 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in May 1999, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 The Close, MK44 3HS?

Across 2 sales between May 1999 and July 2002, 1 The Close, MK44 3HS rose from £155,000 to £230,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +13.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 The Close, MK44 3HS?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Close, MK44 3HS is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 The Close, MK44 3HS?

1 The Close, MK44 3HS has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 The Close, MK44 3HS heated?

The latest EPC at 1 The Close, MK44 3HS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 The Close, MK44 3HS had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 1 The Close, MK44 3HS are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 1 The Close, MK44 3HS located?

1 The Close, MK44 3HS sits in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 1 The Close, MK44 3HS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 The Close, MK44 3HS show an average of 90 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (23% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 The Close, MK44 3HS?

The closest primary school to 1 The Close, MK44 3HS is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy (362m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 The Close, MK44 3HS?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Close, MK44 3HS is Saville Close, 124m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 The Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HS

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 The Close

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

1 The Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3HS). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since July 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £469,000 sits 103.9% above the 2002 sale of £230,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

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Energy

Energy performance

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

1 The Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromE48toD62

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Jun 2026

EPC improved fromD62toE47

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 1 The Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 1 The Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HS

2decisions14documents1nearby

Oct 2016
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Plum - Remove
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
16/02916/TCA
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Tree WorksApr 2023Decision

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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.

1 The Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£469,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£230,000

Growth on file: 13.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2002Most recent
£230,000
+48.4%over 3 years
20 May 1999
£155,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in MK44 3HS: £272,500 (2025–1998).

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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

90/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Saville Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 3HS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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