What kind of home is 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL?

1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL?

1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2JL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL?

1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL 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.

Which area is 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL in?

1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL sits in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL?

Police records around 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL 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 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL?

The closest primary school to 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL is Maulden Lower School (933m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alameda Middle School (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Becketts Close, MK45 2JL is Kings Road, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Becketts Close, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2JL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Becketts Close

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

1 Becketts Close is a semi-detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2JL). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 February 2031

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Becketts Close, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Becketts 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.

1 Becketts Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2JL: £287,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in MK45 2JL

On the street

Versus other Becketts Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1 Becketts Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 69 (D)

Below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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 Baker Street, Ampthill

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1 Arthur Street, Ampthill

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£390k

1 Abbey Lane, Ampthill

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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

0.1 km

Kings Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Maulden Lower School. 5 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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