What type of property is 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ?

2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ last change hands?

2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ last sold for £427,500 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £330,000 in June 2011, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ?

Across 2 sales between June 2011 and November 2016, 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ rose from £330,000 to £427,500, a change of £97,500. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ?

2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,447 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ heated?

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

What council tax band is 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ?

2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ 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 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ located?

2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ sits in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ?

Police records around 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ is Silsoe CofE VC Lower School (277m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Birch Grove, MK45 4FQ is Co-op, 221m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Birch Grove, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4FQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

134 m²

1447 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 2 Birch Grove

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

2 Birch Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4FQ). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1447 sq ft) and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2010) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The latest certificate is from July 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last sold in November 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across 2011–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £540,000 is 26.3% above the 2016 sale price.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 Birch Grove's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Birch Grove, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4FQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Birch Grove has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Current estimate

£540,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£427,500

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

25 November 2016Most recent
£427,500
+29.5%over 5 years
15 June 2011
£330,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in MK45 4FQ: £380,000 (2017–2017).

Nearby sales in MK45 4FQ

3 Birch Grove, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4FQ
Sold Apr 2017
£380,000

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Area

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Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Co-op — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Silsoe CofE VC Lower School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4FQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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55 dB

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