What kind of home is 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP?

31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP last change hands?

31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP last sold for £472,500 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in April 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2013 and December 2024, 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP rose from £285,000 to £472,500, a change of £187,500. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP?

The current EPC rating for 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP?

31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4GP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP use?

The latest EPC at 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP?

31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP is in council tax band E.

Which area is 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP in?

31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP sits in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP?

Police records around 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP 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.

What schools are near 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP?

The closest primary school to 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP is Silsoe CofE VC Lower School (118m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP?

The closest bus stop to 31 Chestnut Avenue, MK45 4GP is Co-op, 215m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 31 Chestnut Avenue

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

31 Chestnut Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4GP). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2013); 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 Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 92 m² it's 16.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 55 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 84% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£477/sq ft) was about 51.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2024 at £472,500.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas

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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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 March 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Chestnut Avenue 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.

31 Chestnut Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£472,500

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

13 December 2024Most recent
£472,500
+65.8%over 11 years
25 April 2013
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4GP: £382,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in MK45 4GP

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.

Price per m² for 31 Chestnut Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,136

Street avg £3,705

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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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MK45 4GP

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MK45 4AN

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1 Church Path, Clophill

MK45 4BP

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£395k

1 Brazier Close, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4RW

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£374k

1 Ash Tree Covert, Silsoe

MK45 4GN

3 bed

£650k

1 Apple Tree Close, Silsoe

MK45 4SR

3 bed2 bath

£507k

1 Ashby Drive, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4SA

4 bed

£375k

1 Apple Glebe, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4PJ

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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

0.2 km

Co-op — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Silsoe CofE VC Lower School. 2 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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