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3 Hawthorn Close, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BH

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
162 m²
1744 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Hawthorn Close

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

3 Hawthorn Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Clophill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4BH). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1999–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £794,000 is 23.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 76.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £645,000.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • GarageDouble
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Hawthorn Close

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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.

3 Hawthorn Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 September 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Hawthorn Close, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Hawthorn Close 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.

3 Hawthorn Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£794,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£645,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 November 2019Most recent

    £645,000

    +174.5%over 20 years

  2. 12 November 1999

    £234,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4BH: £449,500 (2019–1999).

On the street

Versus other Hawthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Hawthorn Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,981

Street avg £3,278

Strongly above

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 178 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Hawthorn Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£644k

1 Bedford Avenue, Silsoe

MK45 4ER

4 bed2 bath
£622k

1 Ampthill Road, Silsoe

MK45 4DX

4 bed
£612k

1 Barton Road, Silsoe

MK45 4DS

4 bed3 bath
£507k

1 Ashby Drive, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4SA

4 bed
£375k

1 Apple Glebe, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4PJ

4 bed
£650k

1 Apple Tree Close, Silsoe

MK45 4SR

3 bed2 bath
£569k

1 Church Path, Clophill

MK45 4BP

3 bed2 bath
£446k

1 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe

MK45 4GP

3 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

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

Jacques Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School. 2 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 4BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 4BH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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 3 Hawthorn Close, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.