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8 Home Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NH

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Home Close

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

8 Home Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3NH). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2017. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £337,000 is 27.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£438/sq ft) was about 73.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in January 2018, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Sept 2017
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Home Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Home Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Home Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£337,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£264,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 January 2018Most recent

    £264,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3NH: £370,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Home 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, 8 Home Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,714

Street avg £3,224

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Home Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

0.2 km

Broadway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Houghton Conquest Lower School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 3NH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 3NH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Home Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.