What type of property is 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE last change hands?

10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE last sold for £228,000 in December 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,950 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

Across 3 sales between January 1997 and December 2017, 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE rose from £49,950 to £228,000, a change of £178,050. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

The current EPC rating for 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3HE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE is in council tax band C.

Where is 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE located?

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

What is crime like near 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

Police records around 10 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 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

The closest primary school to 10 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 transport links are near 10 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

The closest bus stop to 10 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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10 Black Hat Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3HE

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 10 Black Hat Close

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

10 Black Hat Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wilstead, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3HE). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 20.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£385/sq ft) was about 132.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. At 55 m² it's 20.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 6 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 August 2027

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Black Hat Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 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.

10 Black Hat Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£228,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

8 December 2017Most recent
£228,000
+68.9%over 8 years
27 February 2009
£135,000
+170.3%over 12 years
24 January 1997
£49,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3HE: £275,000 (2024–2011).

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 co₂ emissions, 10 Black Hat Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,145

Street avg £3,326

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

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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

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