What kind of home is 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX?

1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX?

1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX last sold for £655,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £249,995 in June 2000, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX?

Across 2 sales between June 2000 and October 2024, 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX rose from £249,995 to £655,000, a change of £405,005. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX?

1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (2,034 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX?

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

Which area is 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX in?

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

Is 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX 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.

What schools are near 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX?

The closest primary school to 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX is St Mary's VA CofE Lower School (1.3km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Pennyfarthers Close, MK45 2LX is Pine View Park, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Pennyfarthers Close, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2LX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

189 m²

2034 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Pennyfarthers Close

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

1 Pennyfarthers Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2LX). It has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (around 2034 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 30.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £655,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

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

1 Pennyfarthers Close 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.

Latest sale on 1 Pennyfarthers Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£714,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£655,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2024Most recent
£655,000
+162.0%over 24 years
15 June 2000
£249,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2LX: £460,000 (2019–2004).

Nearby sales in MK45 2LX

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pine View Park — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

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