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

3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG last sold for £129,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,000 in June 2006, so prices have been flat over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and November 2012, 3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG rose from £123,000 to £129,000, a change of £6,000. That works out to roughly +0.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has dropped from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

3 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 3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG in?

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

What is crime like near 3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

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

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

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

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Almers Close

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

3 Almers Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3LG). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 68.2% above the 2012 sale of £129,000. 14 years since the last transfer (November 2012).

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Period featuresYes

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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(1 of 3)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Jul 2009

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2025from May 2012

EPC improved fromD64toE48

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Almers 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.

3 Almers Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£129,000

Growth on file: 0.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

23 November 2012Most recent
£129,000
+4.9%over 6 years
14 June 2006
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3LG: £180,000 (2024–2015).

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.

EPC Rating for 3 Almers Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,529

Street avg £3,236

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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.

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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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