What type of property is 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ last change hands?

5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ last sold for £240,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £159,000 in May 2005, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2005 and May 2019, 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ rose from £159,000 to £240,000, a change of £81,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

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

Where is 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

Police records around 5 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 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Cherry Close, MK45 3LQ is Broadway, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Cherry Close

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

5 Cherry Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2017. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 68 m² it's 17.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 10 EPCs). Across 2005–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 is 35% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£328/sq ft) was about 37% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2019 for £240,000.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

Building

Previously extendedYes
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)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 September 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Nov 2017

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cherry Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Cherry Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£240,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2019Most recent
£240,000
+50.9%over 13 years
23 May 2005
£159,000

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 floor area, 5 Cherry Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,529

Street avg £4,016

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Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 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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1 Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest

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3 bed2 bath

£304k

1 Bunyan Close, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3NB

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£375k

1 Black Hat Close, Wilstead

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2 bed2 bath

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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