What kind of home is 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY?

9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY sell for?

9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY last sold for £350,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £173,995 in September 2003, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2003 and November 2024, 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY rose from £173,995 to £350,000, a change of £176,005. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY?

The current EPC rating for 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY?

9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3JY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY use?

The latest EPC at 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY?

9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY in?

9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY sits in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY?

Police records around 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY?

The closest primary school to 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY is Houghton Conquest Lower School (419m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marston Vale Middle School (2.2km).

What is the nearest station to 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY?

The closest bus stop to 9 Grange Close, MK45 3JY is Church, 115m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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9 Grange Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3JY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Grange Close

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

9 Grange Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3JY). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil.

At 93 m² it's 18.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 4 EPCs). Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £398,000 is 13.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 28.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £350,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemOil
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Grange Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3JY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Grange Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 2003.

Current estimate

£398,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£350,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£350,000
+101.2%over 21 years
1 September 2003
£173,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3JY: £215,000 (2024–1997).

Nearby sales in MK45 3JY

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On the street

Versus other Grange Close homes

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

Years Held for 9 Grange Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,763

Street avg £3,507

Above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

On par

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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2 bed2 bath

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4 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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Houghton Conquest Lower School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 3JY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3JY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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