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56 Sandhill Close, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2JA

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
197 m²
2120 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 56 Sandhill Close

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

56 Sandhill Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Millbrook, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2JA). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on oil.

Held since February 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 197 m² the property is well over the postcode median (140 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £879,000 sits 79.4% above the 2007 sale of £490,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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
  • Bathrooms2
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

56 Sandhill Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate
Oct 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 October 2028

2 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 56 Sandhill Close, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 56 Sandhill Close, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2JA

2decisions1extensions8nearby
  1. Feb 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Full: Ground floor side extension and alterations to dormer windows and fenestration of existing dwelling and erection of new dwelling with garaging and new vehicular access.

    Reference
    MB/03/02287/FULL
    Full record in report
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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.

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

Current estimate

£879,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2007)

£490,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 February 2007Most recent

    £490,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2JA: £250,000 (2025–2002).

On the street

Versus other Sandhill Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

56 Sandhill Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,487

Street avg £3,854

Strongly below

Floor Area

197 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.7 t/year

Street avg 11.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 56 Sandhill Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

0.3 km

Center Parcs Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Alameda Middle School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 56 Sandhill Close, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.