What kind of home is 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU is a semi-detached house.

When did 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU last change hands?

4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU last sold for £285,000 in February 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,500 in April 1996, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

Across 2 sales between April 1996 and February 2011, 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU rose from £55,500 to £285,000, a change of £229,500. That works out to roughly +11.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

The current EPC rating for 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (1,624 sq ft). That makes it about 70% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2PU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU use?

The latest EPC at 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU in?

4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU sits in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

Police records around 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU 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 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

The closest primary school to 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU is Russell Lower School (294m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alameda Middle School (785m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU is Wingfield Court, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Chestnut Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

151 m²

1624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Chestnut Close

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

4 Chestnut Close is a semi-detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2PU). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2010) shows a C (score 73). The latest certificate is from August 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in February 2011. At 151 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 7 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. Across 1996–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £508,000 sits 78.2% above the 2011 sale of £285,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£175/sq ft) was about 44% below the postcode norm.

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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.

4 Chestnut Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Aug 2020

Current Certificate

Aug 2010

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 10 August 2020

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Chestnut Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Chestnut 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.

Price for 4 Chestnut Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£508,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£285,000

Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2011Most recent
£285,000
+413.5%over 14 years
10 April 1996
£55,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2PU: £340,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in MK45 2PU

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Chestnut Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,889

Street avg £4,394

Strongly below

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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

0.1 km

Wingfield Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Russell Lower School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

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80 dB

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Common questions

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