What type of property is 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF?

1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF?

1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF last sold for £710,000 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in February 2010, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF?

Across 2 sales between February 2010 and December 2013, 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF rose from £240,000 to £710,000, a change of £470,000. That works out to roughly +32.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF?

1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF has a recorded floor area of 303 m² (3,261 sq ft), around 61 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2FF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF?

1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF located?

1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF sits in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF?

The closest primary school to 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF is Maulden Lower School (416m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Rectory Gardens, MK45 2FF is Redhills Close, 177m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Rectory Gardens, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2FF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

303 m²

3261 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Rectory Gardens

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

1 Rectory Gardens is a five-bedroom detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2FF). It has a recorded floor area of 303 m² (around 3261 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2010–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 32.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,068,000 sits 50.4% above the 2013 sale of £710,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 141.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC80

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

13%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Rectory Gardens, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Rectory Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Rectory Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£1,068,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 32.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£710,000

Growth on file: 32.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2013Most recent
£710,000
+195.8%over 3 years
19 February 2010
£240,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in MK45 2FF: £245,000 (2011–2010).

Nearby sales in MK45 2FF

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On the street

Versus other Rectory Gardens homes

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

1 Rectory Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,343

Street avg £1,462

Above

Floor Area

303 m²

Street avg 249 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Below

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 16 years

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Redhills Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 2FF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2FF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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