What type of property is 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN?

5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN sell for?

5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN last sold for £675,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £400,000 in October 2015, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2015 and November 2024, 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN rose from £400,000 to £675,000, a change of £275,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN?

The current EPC rating for 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN?

5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (1,776 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN had any planning applications?

5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN?

5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN located?

5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN sits in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN?

Police records around 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN?

The closest primary school to 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN is Flitwick Lower School (766m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodland Middle School Academy (939m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN?

The closest bus stop to 5 Balmoral Close, MK45 1RN is Woburn Close, 150m away. The nearest bus option is Transport Interchange, 1.1km away.

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5 Balmoral Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1RN

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

165 m²

1776 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Balmoral Close

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

5 Balmoral Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1RN). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a basement. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2019. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Last sale on file: £675,000 in November 2024.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
BasementYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Balmoral Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2019
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed loft conversion with rooflights to front roofslope and dormer extension to rear roofslope.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
CB/19/02600/LDCP
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What's in 5 Balmoral Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1RN's planning history?

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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.

Current estimate

£651,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£675,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2024Most recent
£675,000
+68.8%over 9 years
8 October 2015
£400,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in MK45 1RN: £163,000 (2006–1995).

Nearby sales in MK45 1RN

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Woburn Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Flitwick Lower School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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