What type of property is 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ?

8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ?

8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ last sold for £75,000 in August 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,500 in September 1998, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1998 and August 2001, 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ rose from £52,500 to £75,000, a change of £22,500. That works out to roughly +12.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ?

8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 1AQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ?

8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ 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 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ located?

8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ sits in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ show an average of 181 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ is Templefield Lower School (148m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodland Middle School Academy (221m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hilldene Close, MK45 1AQ is Woodland Middle School, 68m away. The nearest bus option is Transport Interchange, 307m away.

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8 Hilldene Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Hilldene Close

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

8 Hilldene Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since August 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. At 52 m² the property is well over the postcode median (40 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 sits 216% above the 2001 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 44.9% below the postcode norm.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 January 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Apr 2009

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

25%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hilldene Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hilldene Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

8 Hilldene Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£75,000

Growth on file: 12.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2001Most recent
£75,000
+42.9%over 2 years
23 September 1998
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1AQ: £195,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK45 1AQ

On the street

Versus other Hilldene Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Hilldene Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,442

Street avg £3,900

Strongly below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Woodland Middle School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Templefield Lower School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 1AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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