What kind of home is 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ last sold for £286,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £51,500 in May 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

Across 3 sales between May 1995 and March 2025, 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ rose from £51,500 to £286,000, a change of £234,500. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

The current EPC rating for 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ use?

The latest EPC at 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ 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 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ in?

15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ sits in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

Police records around 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ 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 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

The closest primary school to 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ is Houghton Conquest Lower School (224m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marston Vale Middle School (2.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ is Broadway, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Cherry Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Cherry Close

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

15 Cherry Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £286,000 — fresh data. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£415/sq ft) was about 70.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageEn bloc
OutbuildingsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Jan 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gasPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Cherry Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Cherry 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.

Price for 15 Cherry Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£286,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

26 March 2025Most recent
£286,000
+217.8%over 23 years
24 May 2001
£90,000
+74.8%over 6 years
4 May 1995
£51,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3LQ: £295,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in MK45 3LQ

On the street

Versus other Cherry Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 15 Cherry Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,469

Street avg £3,922

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Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 58 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 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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3 bed2 bath

£304k

1 Bunyan Close, Houghton Conquest

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1 Albert Place, Houghton Conquest

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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

0.1 km

Broadway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Houghton Conquest Lower School. 7 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 3LQ 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 3LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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