What type of property is 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE sell for?

1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE last sold for £220,000 in December 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £86,500 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and December 2005, 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE rose from £86,500 to £220,000, a change of £133,500. That works out to roughly +10.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3HE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE heated?

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

What council tax band is 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE located?

1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE sits in Wilstead, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

Police records around 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE 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 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

The closest primary school to 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE is Wilstead Primary School (299m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (1.4km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE is The Woolpack, 156m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Black Hat Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3HE

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Black Hat Close

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

1 Black Hat Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Wilstead, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3HE). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Held since December 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 86 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £375,000 sits 70.5% above the 2005 sale of £220,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 22.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle, Detached

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Black Hat Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Black Hat 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.

1 Black Hat Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£375,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£220,000

Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

5 December 2005Most recent
£220,000
+154.3%over 9 years
29 May 1996
£86,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3HE: £275,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in MK45 3HE

On the street

Versus other Black Hat Close homes

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

On floor area, 1 Black Hat Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,558

Street avg £3,591

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly 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.

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Woolpack — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 3HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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