What kind of home is 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG last change hands?

1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG last sold for £180,000 in December 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £47,000 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and December 2019, 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG rose from £47,000 to £180,000, a change of £133,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG had any planning applications?

1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in August 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG in?

1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG sits in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

Police records around 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG 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 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

The closest primary school to 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG is Houghton Conquest Lower School (114m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marston Vale Middle School (2.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Almers Close, MK45 3LG is Broadway, 40m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Almers Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LG

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Almers Close

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

1 Almers Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3LG). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1999–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 is 27.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 31.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Most recent transfer: December 2019 at £180,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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.

Current Certificate

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 July 2028

1 year remaining

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Almers Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Almers Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LG

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Flagged:Retrospective

Jun 2004
Full
Outcome in report
Full: Erection of one metre high fence with one metre of trellis on top.
Reference
MB/04/00384/FULL
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OutbuildingAug 2006Decision

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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 grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£180,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

2 December 2019Most recent
£180,000
+283.0%over 20 years
29 March 1999
£47,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3LG: £180,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in MK45 3LG

On the street

Versus other Almers Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Almers Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £3,121

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.0 km

Broadway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Houghton Conquest Lower School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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