What type of property is 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU last sold for £425,000 in February 2017, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £64,000 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

Across 3 sales between April 1996 and February 2017, 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU rose from £64,000 to £425,000, a change of £361,000. That works out to roughly +9.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2PU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Chestnut Close, MK45 2PU is Wingfield Court, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Chestnut Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Chestnut Close

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

5 Chestnut Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2PU). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

At 126 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 the market in February 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £553,000 is 30.1% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3

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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.

5 Chestnut Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 October 2026

Expires this month

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chestnut Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Chestnut Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£553,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£425,000

Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

10 February 2017Most recent
£425,000
+51.8%over 7 years
2 September 2009
£280,000
+337.5%over 13 years
10 April 1996
£64,000

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.

On habitable rooms, 5 Chestnut Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,373

Street avg £4,147

Below

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

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 Arthur Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QG

3 bed1 bath

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1 Andrews Close, Maulden

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4 bed

£495k

1 Brewery Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2NE

4 bed

£764k

1 Albert Place, Ampthill

MK45 2RZ

4 bed2 bath

£391k

1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UD

2 bed

£317k

1 Alameda Walk, Ampthill

MK45 2JX

2 bed

£286k

1 Baker Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QE

2 bed2 bath

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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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 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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