What type of property is 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY last change hands?

5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY last sold for £169,000 in September 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,500 in July 2005, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2005 and September 2007, 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY rose from £157,500 to £169,000, a change of £11,500. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2DY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 Gardeners Close, MK45 2DY?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Gardeners Close, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DY

Property type

Detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Gardeners Close

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

5 Gardeners Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2DY). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 60 m² this is the 4th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 57–210 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band.

It hasn't traded since September 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 60 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2005–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 is 40.2% above the 2007 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 November 2029

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gardeners Close, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£169,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2007Most recent
£169,000
+7.3%over 2 years
26 July 2005
£157,500

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 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Gardeners Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,817

Street avg £3,443

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Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.7 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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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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