What kind of home is 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA?

1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA sell for?

1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA last sold for £314,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA?

1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3EA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA?

1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA in?

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

How safe is the area around 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA?

Police records around 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA 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 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA?

The closest primary school to 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA is Wilstead Primary School (422m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (2.1km).

What transport links are near 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Armstrong Close, MK45 3EA is Methodist Chapel, 248m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Armstrong Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EA

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Armstrong Close

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

1 Armstrong Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Wilstead, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3EA). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £424,000 is 35% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£278/sq ft) was about 68.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £314,000 in June 2019.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageSingle

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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 21 Feb 2024

Current Certificate

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 21 February 2024

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Armstrong 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.

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

Current estimate

£424,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£314,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 June 2019Most recent
£314,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3EA: £225,000 (2017–2006).

Nearby sales in MK45 3EA

On the street

Versus other Armstrong Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Armstrong Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,990

Street avg £2,249

Above

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Methodist Chapel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 3EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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