What type of property is 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY last sold for £172,000 in August 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

2 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.

Where is 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY located?

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

Is 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY 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 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

The closest primary school to 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY is Wilstead Primary School (141m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (1.7km).

What transport links are near 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Castle Close, MK45 3BY is Methodist Chapel, 114m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Castle Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3BY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Castle Close

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

2 Castle Close is a mid-terrace house in Wilstead, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since August 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 sits 55.8% above the 2007 sale of £172,000.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Sept 2023

Current Certificate

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 September 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Castle Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Castle 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£172,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 August 2007Most recent
£172,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3BY: £235,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in MK45 3BY

On the street

Versus other Castle Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Castle Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,263

Street avg £2,884

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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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.

£268k

1 Albert Place, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3LJ

2 bed1 bath

£286k

1 Castle Close, Wilstead

MK45 3BY

£304k

1 Bunyan Close, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3NB

2 bed

£311k

1 Angelica Grove, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3FS

£229k

1 Almers Close, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3LG

2 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Borage Walk, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3FR

£218k

1 Broadway, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3LT

£331k

1 Bunkers Drive, Cotton End

MK45 3AT

3 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

Methodist Chapel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Wilstead Primary School. 7 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 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

FAQ

Common questions

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