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24 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 24 Chestnut Avenue

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

24 Chestnut Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4GP). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012-2021. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 59 m² it's 27.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 55 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 87% of similar EPCs). Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 is 18.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£417/sq ft) was about 33.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2018 for £265,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

24 Chestnut Avenue's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jun 2015
EPC improved fromB83toC78
Heating Controls
Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Chestnut Avenue 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

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£265,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 June 2018Most recent

    £265,000

    +22.1%over 3 years
  2. 25 June 2015

    £217,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4GP: £400,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Chestnut Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 24 Chestnut Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,492

Street avg £3,639

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Above
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.

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

0.1 km

Silsoe CofE VC Lower School. 2 schools nearby.

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The full 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 4GP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 4GP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4GP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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 24 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.