What kind of home is 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP?

1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP last change hands?

1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP last sold for £450,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £370,000 in May 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2014 and October 2018, 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP rose from £370,000 to £450,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP?

1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 59% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2BP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP?

1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP in?

1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP sits in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP 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.

What schools are near 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP?

The closest primary school to 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP is Maulden Lower School (1.1km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alameda Middle School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Snow Hill, MK45 2BP is Snow Hill, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Snow Hill, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2BP

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band E

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2BP). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft) and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2014) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 145 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £530,000 is 17.8% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £450,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

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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.

1a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Jan 2024

Current Certificate

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 8 January 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Snow Hill, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£530,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£450,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2018Most recent
£450,000
+21.6%over 4 years
1 May 2014
£370,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2BP: £412,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK45 2BP

On the street

Versus other Snow Hill homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,103

Street avg £4,038

Strongly below

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 9 years

Above

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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

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

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Snow Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Maulden Lower School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 2BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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