What kind of home is 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE last sold for £137,500 in February 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,950 in January 1997, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1997 and February 2004, 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE rose from £59,950 to £137,500, a change of £77,550. That works out to roughly +12.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3HE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE use?

The latest EPC at 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

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

Which area is 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

The closest primary school to 8 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).

How well connected is 8 Black Hat Close, MK45 3HE?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Black Hat Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3HE

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Black Hat Close

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

8 Black Hat Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wilstead, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3HE). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since February 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £304,000 sits 121.1% above the 2004 sale of £137,500.

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

Bedrooms3

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

27%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Black Hat Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£137,500

Growth on file: 12.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2004Most recent
£137,500
+129.4%over 7 years
17 January 1997
£59,950

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 price per m², 8 Black Hat Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,083

Street avg £3,670

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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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

Common questions

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