What kind of home is 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX?

1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX?

1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX last sold for £340,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £314,750 in April 2021, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2021 and September 2024, 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX rose from £314,750 to £340,000, a change of £25,250. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX?

1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX in?

1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX sits in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX 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 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX?

The closest primary school to 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX is Willow Grove Primary School (747m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barleycorn Close, MK45 3NX is Straw Lane, 117m away. The nearest rail option is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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1 Barleycorn Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NX

EPC B

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

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Overview

About 1 Barleycorn Close

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

1 Barleycorn Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3NX). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft). The latest certificate (February 2021) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95).

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £340,000.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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.

1 Barleycorn Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 February 2031

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barleycorn Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barleycorn 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.

Current estimate

£351,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£340,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

23 September 2024Most recent
£340,000
+8.0%over 3 years
29 April 2021
£314,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3NX: £379,750 (2021–2020).

Nearby sales in MK45 3NX

On the street

Versus other Barleycorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Barleycorn Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,864

Street avg £3,707

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

On par

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 6 years

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 Adelaide Close, Houghton Conquest

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest

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3 bed2 bath

£436k

1 Banks Croft, Houghton Conquest

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1 Black Hat Close, Wilstead

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2 bed2 bath

£304k

1 Bunyan Close, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3NB

2 bed

£424k

1 Armstrong Close, Wilstead

MK45 3EA

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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

Straw Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Willow Grove Primary School. 9 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 3NX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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