What kind of home is 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW?

2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW last change hands?

2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW last sold for £475,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £96,000 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1998 and September 2023, 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW rose from £96,000 to £475,000, a change of £379,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW?

2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW use?

The latest EPC at 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW?

2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW in?

2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW sits in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW?

Police records around 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW 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 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW?

The closest primary school to 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW is Maulden Lower School (948m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alameda Middle School (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chestnut Crescent, MK45 2DW is Village Hall, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Chestnut Crescent, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DW

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Chestnut Crescent

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

2 Chestnut Crescent is a three-bedroom detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2DW). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£525/sq ft) was about 102.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £475,000.

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

Bedrooms3

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromE41toC70

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chestnut Crescent, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chestnut Crescent 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.

Price for 2 Chestnut Crescent has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£509,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£475,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

4 September 2023Most recent
£475,000
+58.3%over 11 years
20 September 2011
£300,000
+212.5%over 13 years
29 April 1998
£96,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2DW: £460,000 (2024–2010).

Nearby sales in MK45 2DW

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Chestnut Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,655

Street avg £4,249

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly 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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1 Brewery Lane, Ampthill

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4 bed

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4 bed

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1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

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2 bed

£764k

1 Albert Place, Ampthill

MK45 2RZ

4 bed2 bath

£317k

1 Alameda Walk, Ampthill

MK45 2JX

2 bed

£286k

1 Baker Street, Ampthill

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2 bed2 bath

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

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 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 2DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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