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11 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 11 Howard Close

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

11 Howard Close is a mid-terrace house in Cardington, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3SL). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since September 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (80 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Sept 2015
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
20%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2022from May 2016
Hot Water
GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
60%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2024from Aug 2022
Heating System
Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace BungalowEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Howard Close has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

11 Howard Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 3SL: £205,000 (2020–2011).

On the street

Versus other Howard Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

11 Howard Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 Howard Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£230k

1 Barrance Way, Moggerhanger

MK44 3FF

£234k

1 Bedford Road, Roxton

MK44 3DX

£200k

1 Brookside, Great Barford

MK44 3LX

£240k

1 Chapel Field, Great Barford

MK44 3JP

3 bed
£196k

1 Brook Lane, Great Barford

MK44 3LU

£277k

1 Brook Cottage, Great North Road, Chawston

MK44 3BE

£281k

1 Buntings Close, Blunham

MK44 3FE

£290k

1 Chapel Close, Great Barford

MK44 3JR

3 bed1 bath
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

Cottage Farm Nursery — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Sheerhatch Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 3SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 3SL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 11 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.