What kind of home is 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP?

9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP?

9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP last sold for £350,000 in January 2003, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £349,995 in March 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP?

The current EPC rating for 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP?

9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (1,970 sq ft). That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3NP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP use?

The latest EPC at 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP?

9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP in?

9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP sits in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP?

Police records around 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP 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 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP?

The closest primary school to 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP is Houghton Conquest Lower School (704m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP?

The closest bus stop to 9 Duck End Close, MK45 3NP is Mill Lane, 286m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Duck End Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NP

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

183 m²

1970 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Duck End Close

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

9 Duck End Close is a detached house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3NP). It has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (around 1970 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 57). Main heating runs on lpg.

It hasn't traded since January 2003, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £702,000 sits 100.6% above the 2003 sale of £350,000.

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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.

9 Duck End Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 December 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromF32toE44

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Duck End Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Duck End 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.

9 Duck End Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£702,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 January 2003Most recent
£350,000
-1.4%over 7 months
27 June 2002
£355,000
+1.4%
28 March 2002
£349,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3NP: £385,000 (2022–2003).

Nearby sales in MK45 3NP

On the street

Versus other Duck End Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 9 Duck End Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,913

Street avg £2,883

On par

Floor Area

183 m²

Street avg 173 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

On par

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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

0.3 km

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Houghton Conquest Lower School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 3NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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