What kind of home is 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3BY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY use?

The latest EPC at 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY have?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY was a refusal for an application (ref. 22/02266/LDP) in November 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY 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 Castle Close, MK45 3BY in?

1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY sits in Wilstead, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

Police records around 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY 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 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

The closest primary school to 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY is Wilstead Primary School (141m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (1.7km).

How well connected is 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Castle Close, MK45 3BY is Methodist Chapel, 114m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Castle Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3BY

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Castle Close

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

1 Castle Close is an end-of-terrace house in Wilstead, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump.

At 91 m² it's 17.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Castle Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Castle Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Castle Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

Dec 2022
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
22/02469/FUL
View planning record
Nov 2022
ExtensionOutline
In report
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (single storey rear extension)
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
22/02266/LDP
View planning record

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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.

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

Current estimate

£308,000

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 3BY: £226,000 (2020–2010).

Nearby sales in MK45 3BY

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On the street

Versus other Castle Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Castle Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

52 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Methodist Chapel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Wilstead Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 3BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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