What type of property is 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR?

1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR?

1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR last sold for £530,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £410,000 in March 2015, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2015 and August 2023, 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR rose from £410,000 to £530,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR?

1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (1,991 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 115% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR?

1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR located?

1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR sits in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR?

Police records around 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR 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 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR?

The closest primary school to 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR is St Mary's VA CofE Lower School (844m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Old Silsoe Road, MK45 4AR is The Green, 193m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Old Silsoe Road, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

185 m²

1991 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a four-bedroom detached house in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4AR). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

At 185 m² the property is well over the postcode median (75 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2015–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £597,000 is 12.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£266/sq ft) was about 61.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £530,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3

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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.

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from May 2013

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Old Silsoe Road, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£597,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£530,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2023Most recent
£530,000
+29.3%over 8 years
26 March 2015
£410,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4AR: £320,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in MK45 4AR

On the street

Versus other Old Silsoe Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,865

Street avg £3,433

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Floor Area

185 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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4 bed

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3 bed2 bath

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3 bed2 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 4AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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