What type of property is 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

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

When did 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ last change hands?

3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ last sold for £319,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £150,000 in March 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2009 and November 2024, 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ rose from £150,000 to £319,000, a change of £169,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

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

How is 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ heated?

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

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

3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

Police records around 3 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.

Which schools serve 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

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

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3 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 51

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Cherry Close

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

3 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 C. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£463/sq ft) was about 96% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £319,000 in November 2024.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageYes

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.

3 Cherry Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Dec 2008

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Apr 2022from Mar 2010

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 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.

Latest sale on 3 Cherry Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£319,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

26 November 2024Most recent
£319,000
+83.3%over 14 years
24 August 2010
£174,000
+16.0%over 1 year
9 March 2009
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3LQ: £286,000 (2025–2022).

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 price per m², 3 Cherry Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,984

Street avg £3,871

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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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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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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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