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2 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 39
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Howard Close

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

2 Howard Close is a semi-detached house in Cardington, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3SL). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 4 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.

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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.

2 Howard Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E39
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from Jan 2010
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2020from Aug 2016
Hot Water
GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jul 2022from Oct 2020
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL

1decisions1documents2nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. May 2005
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Retention of shed; purgola; gazebo and arbor.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    05/00796/FUL
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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.

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

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

EPC Rating for 2 Howard Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 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

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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.
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MK44 3FE

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£329k

1 Burrsholt, Cople

MK44 3UJ

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£348k

1 Armistice Croft, Blunham

MK44 3FD

3 bed2 bath
£350k

1 Barford Road, Willington

MK44 3QP

4 bed
£364k

1 All Saints Road, Cople

MK44 3TW

3 bed1 bath
£240k

1 Chapel Field, Great Barford

MK44 3JP

3 bed
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.

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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

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