What type of property is 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ?

3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ last change hands?

3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ last sold for £435,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £109,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and June 2020, 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ rose from £109,000 to £435,000, a change of £326,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ?

3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2BZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ?

3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ is in council tax band E.

Where is 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ located?

3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ sits in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ 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 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ?

The closest primary school to 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ is St Mary's VA CofE Lower School (1.4km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Sharp Close, MK45 2BZ is Pine View Park, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Sharp Close, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2BZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Sharp Close

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

3 Sharp Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £508,000 is 16.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£404/sq ft) was about 122.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 100 m² it's 16.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (119 m² median across 3 EPCs). Most recent transfer: June 2020 at £435,000.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 November 2029

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Sharp Close, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Sharp Close 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.

3 Sharp Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£508,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£435,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2020Most recent
£435,000
+299.1%over 23 years
21 July 1996
£109,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2BZ: £310,000 (2024–2004).

Nearby sales in MK45 2BZ

On the street

Versus other Sharp Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 3 Sharp Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,350

Street avg £3,333

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Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 6.0 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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Pine View Park — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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