Skip to content
UK Property Looker

17 Foresters Close, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PR

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
Overview

About 17 Foresters Close

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

17 Foresters Close is a semi-detached house in Haynes, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3PR). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 87 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 50 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Foresters 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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

17 Foresters Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Apr 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 3 April 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Mar 2011
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%78%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Foresters Close, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Foresters Close has no planning applications on record.

8

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.

17 Foresters Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3PR: £204,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Foresters Close homes

Four headline reads against 50 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 17 Foresters Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Foresters 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£268k

1 Albert Place, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3LJ

2 bed1 bath
£286k

1 Castle Close, Wilstead

MK45 3BY

£304k

1 Bunyan Close, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3NB

2 bed
£311k

1 Angelica Grove, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3FS

£229k

1 Almers Close, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3LG

2 bed1 bath
£331k

1 Bunkers Drive, Cotton End

MK45 3AT

3 bed2 bath
£225k

1 Borage Walk, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3FR

£218k

1 Broadway, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3LT

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

Foresters Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Haynes Lower School. 1 school 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 3PR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 3PR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

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 17 Foresters Close, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.