What type of property is 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH?

44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH last change hands?

44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH last sold for £416,000 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £255,500 in December 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2009 and December 2020, 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH rose from £255,500 to £416,000, a change of £160,500. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH?

The current EPC rating for 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH?

44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3QH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH heated?

The latest EPC at 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH?

44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH is in council tax band E.

Where is 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH located?

44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH sits in Haynes, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH in a safe area?

Police records around 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH?

The closest primary school to 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH is Haynes Lower School (306m).

What transport links are near 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH?

The closest bus stop to 44 Howard Close, MK45 3QH is Northwood End Road, 104m away. In total there are 14 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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44 Howard Close, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QH

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 44 Howard Close

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

44 Howard Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Haynes, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3QH). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2009–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £467,000 is 12.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£375/sq ft) was about 74% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 103 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (123 m² median across 18 EPCs). Sold December 2020 for £416,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

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 3)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE43toF36

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%53%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromF36toE53

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

53%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Howard Close, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

44 Howard Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£416,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

21 December 2020Most recent
£416,000
+32.1%over 4 years
10 March 2016
£315,000
+23.3%over 6 years
11 December 2009
£255,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3QH: £450,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in MK45 3QH

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On the street

Versus other Howard Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 44 Howard Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,039

Street avg £2,748

Strongly above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Northwood End Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Haynes Lower School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 3QH 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 3QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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