What council tax band is 4 Howard Close, MK44 3SL?

4 Howard Close, MK44 3SL 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.

Where is 4 Howard Close, MK44 3SL located?

4 Howard Close, MK44 3SL sits in Cardington, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Howard Close, MK44 3SL?

Police records around 4 Howard Close, MK44 3SL 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 4 Howard Close, MK44 3SL?

The closest primary school to 4 Howard Close, MK44 3SL is Sheerhatch Primary School (1.5km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 Howard Close, MK44 3SL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Howard Close, MK44 3SL is Cottage Farm Nursery, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 4 Howard Close

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

4 Howard Close is a property in Cardington, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3SL). It has council tax band B.

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 4 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 4 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

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 3SL: £205,000 (2020–2011).

Nearby sales in MK44 3SL

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

1 2, The Avenue, Moggerhanger

MK44 3RT

5 bed2 bath

£374k

1 3, Bedford Road, Great Barford

MK44 3JD

5 bed

£364k

1 All Saints Road, Cople

MK44 3TW

3 bed1 bath

£348k

1 Armistice Croft, Blunham

MK44 3FD

3 bed2 bath

£450k

1 Barford Road, Blunham

MK44 3NE

4 bed

£350k

1 Barford Road, Willington

MK44 3QP

4 bed

£230k

1 Barrance Way, Moggerhanger

MK44 3FF

£458k

1 Beauchamp Place, Willington

MK44 3QA

4 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.

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· 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

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 34 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.