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5 Readshill, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AG

Extendable4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Readshill

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

5 Readshill is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4AG). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Sold November 2020 for £332,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2011–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £387,000 is 16.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 93% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromD61toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%55%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Readshill, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Readshill has no planning applications on record.

3

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.

5 Readshill saw 4 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£387,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£332,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 November 2020Most recent

    £332,000

    +2.5%over 2 years

  2. 24 November 2017

    £324,000

    +17.8%over 2 years

  3. 18 August 2015

    £275,000

    +51.9%over 4 years

  4. 18 February 2011

    £181,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4AG: £323,000 (2026–2021).

On the street

Versus other Readshill homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 5 Readshill runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,495

Street avg £2,843

Above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Readshill

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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.
£395k

1 Brazier Close, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4RW

3 bed2 bath
£374k

1 Ash Tree Covert, Silsoe

MK45 4GN

3 bed
£437k

1 Cainhoe Road, Clophill

MK45 4AN

3 bed
£446k

1 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe

MK45 4GP

3 bed2 bath
£569k

1 Church Path, Clophill

MK45 4BP

3 bed2 bath
£650k

1 Apple Tree Close, Silsoe

MK45 4SR

3 bed2 bath
£375k

1 Apple Glebe, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4PJ

4 bed
£318k

1 Church Road, Silsoe

MK45 4EH

2 bed2 bath
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

Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Flying Horse — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School. 3 schools 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 4AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 4AG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

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 5 Readshill, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.