What type of property is 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG last change hands?

4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG last sold for £220,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £119,000 in March 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2006 and October 2024, 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG rose from £119,000 to £220,000, a change of £101,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has dropped from a D recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

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

How is 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

The most recent planning decision at 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG was a refusal for single-storey side extension (ref. CB/22/03899/FULL) in November 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

4 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.

Where is 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG located?

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

What is crime like near 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

Police records around 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG 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.

Which schools serve 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

The closest primary school to 4 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 transport links are near 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG?

The closest bus stop to 4 Almers Close, MK45 3LG is Broadway, 40m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Extendable3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Almers Close

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

4 Almers Close is a two-bedroom end-of-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 (September 2021) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 64.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £220,000 in October 2024.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromD65toE41

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

71%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Almers Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey side extension application was refused at 4 Almers Close in 2022.

Jan 2023
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
CB/22/04571/FULL
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Nov 2022
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
CB/22/03899/FULL
View planning record

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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.

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

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2024Most recent
£220,000
+100.0%over 11 years
8 March 2013
£110,000
-7.6%over 6 years
21 March 2006
£119,000

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

Nearby sales in MK45 3LG

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On the street

Versus other Almers Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 4 Almers Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,314

Street avg £2,985

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

2/mo

Steady 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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