What kind of home is 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY last change hands?

17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY last sold for £249,995 in October 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £272,500 in September 2005, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and October 2008, 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY fell from £272,500 to £249,995, a change of £22,505. That works out to roughly -2.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

The current EPC rating for 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2DY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY use?

The latest EPC at 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY is in council tax band E.

Which area is 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY in?

17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY sits in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

Police records around 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY 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 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

The closest primary school to 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY is Maulden Lower School (598m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alameda Middle School (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

The closest bus stop to 17 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY is The White Hart, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Gardeners Close, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17 Gardeners Close

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

17 Gardeners Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2DY). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in October 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £423,000 sits 69.2% above the 2008 sale of £249,995. At 104 m² it's 22.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 30 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jun 2012

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Gardeners Close, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Gardeners 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£423,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£249,995

Growth on file: -2.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 2008Most recent
£249,995
-8.3%over 3 years
22 September 2005
£272,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2DY: £490,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in MK45 2DY

On the street

Versus other Gardeners Close homes

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

On years held, 17 Gardeners Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,404

Street avg £3,219

Below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 110 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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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4 bed

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2 bed

£317k

1 Alameda Walk, Ampthill

MK45 2JX

2 bed

£600k

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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

0.2 km

The White Hart — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 2DY 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 2DY

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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FAQ

Common questions

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