What type of property is 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ?

8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ is a detached house.

When did 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ last change hands?

8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ last sold for £345,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £247,000 in August 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2010 and September 2018, 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ rose from £247,000 to £345,000, a change of £98,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ?

8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ?

8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ located?

8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ sits in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ 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.

Which schools serve 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ is St Mary's VA CofE Lower School (575m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Dearmans Close, MK45 4AJ is The Flying Horse, 356m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Dearmans Close, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Dearmans Close

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

8 Dearmans Close is a detached house in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £455,000 is 31.9% above the 2018 sale price. Sold September 2018 for £345,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 July 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dearmans Close, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Dearmans Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Dearmans Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£455,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£345,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

20 September 2018Most recent
£345,000
6 September 2018
£345,000
+39.7%over 8 years
5 August 2010
£247,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4AJ: £300,000 (2019–2001).

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Area

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The Flying Horse — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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