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21 Badgers Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BN

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 21 Badgers Close

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

21 Badgers Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1BN). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Held since November 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £270,000 sits 88.5% above the 2004 sale of £143,250. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 77% of similar EPCs).

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Badgers Close

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromC74toD65
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Badgers Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Badgers 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.

21 Badgers Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.5% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2004)

£143,250

Growth on file: 15.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 November 2004Most recent

    £143,250

    +218.3%over 8 years
  2. 24 October 1996

    £45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1BN: £156,000 (2018–2012).

On the street

Versus other Badgers Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Badgers Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,558

Street avg £2,770

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Badgers Close

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

Pick your report · from £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
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.

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

0.2 km

Templefield Lower School. 10 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 MK45 1BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 1BN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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 21 Badgers Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.