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6 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL

11 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 6 Howard Close

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

6 Howard Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Cardington, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3SL). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2018 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 83 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £388,000 is 15.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£375/sq ft) was about 58.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 3 refused. Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £335,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Parkingoff_road
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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 2)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Feb 2018
EPC improved fromG17toD58
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 6 Howard Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

  1. May 2024
    Conditions
    In report

    22/00266/S73 - Condition 5 Energy Statement (discharge of condition)

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00613/AOC
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2024
    Conditions
    In report

    22/00266/S73 - Condition 5 - Energy Statement (discharge of condition)

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    23/02521/AOC
    View planning record
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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.

Latest sale on 6 Howard Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£388,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£335,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 March 2020Most recent

    £335,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3SL: £185,000 (2017–2011).

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On the street

Versus other Howard Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Howard Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,036

Street avg £2,849

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below
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.

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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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 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
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 6 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.