What kind of home is 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF?

2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF last change hands?

2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF last sold for £960,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £725,000 in October 2006, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2006 and August 2024, 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF rose from £725,000 to £960,000, a change of £235,000. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF?

2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF has a recorded floor area of 225 m² (2,422 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF use?

The latest EPC at 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF?

2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF 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 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF in?

2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF sits in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF in a safe area?

Police records around 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF 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 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF?

The closest primary school to 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF is St Mary's VA CofE Lower School (95m).

What transport links are near 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Compasses, MK45 4AF is St Mary's Church, 126m away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 The Compasses, High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

225 m²

2422 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 The Compasses

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

2 The Compasses is a four-bedroom detached house in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4AF). It has a recorded floor area of 225 m² (around 2422 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 70).

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£396/sq ft) was about 36.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £960,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble
Summer houseYes
LandYes

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.

2 The Compasses's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 August 2033

6 years remaining

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Compasses, High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Compasses has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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

£947,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£960,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2024Most recent
£960,000
+32.4%over 17 years
26 October 2006
£725,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in MK45 4AF: £795,000 (2011–1997).

Nearby sales in MK45 4AF

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

St Mary's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School. 1 school 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 4AF 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 4AF

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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