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5 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP

EPC B
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
135 m²
1453 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
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Overview

About 5 Chestnut Avenue

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

5 Chestnut Avenue is a three-bedroom property in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4GP). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft). The latest certificate (June 2016) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92). The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (79 m² across 55 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On the market in June 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £550,000 is 19.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Chestnut Avenue

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Jun 2026

Current Certificate
Jun 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 June 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chestnut Avenue 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.

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

Current estimate

£550,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£460,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 June 2016Most recent

    £460,000

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

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 5 Chestnut Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,407

Street avg £3,767

Below

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 8 years

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Chestnut Avenue

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.
£569k

1 Church Path, Clophill

MK45 4BP

3 bed2 bath
£650k

1 Apple Tree Close, Silsoe

MK45 4SR

3 bed2 bath
£446k

1 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe

MK45 4GP

3 bed2 bath
£437k

1 Cainhoe Road, Clophill

MK45 4AN

3 bed
£395k

1 Brazier Close, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4RW

3 bed2 bath
£374k

1 Ash Tree Covert, Silsoe

MK45 4GN

3 bed
£507k

1 Ashby Drive, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4SA

4 bed
£612k

1 Barton Road, Silsoe

MK45 4DS

4 bed3 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

0.2 km

Co-op — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Silsoe CofE VC 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 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 5 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.