What type of property is 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF?

1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF is a detached house.

What did 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF sell for?

1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF last sold for £520,000 in January 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £162,000 in August 2000, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2000 and January 2022, 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF rose from £162,000 to £520,000, a change of £358,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF?

1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF have?

1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF has 4 planning records on file (2 approved, 1 refused), most recent in December 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF?

1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF located?

1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF sits in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF 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 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF?

The closest primary school to 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF is Gravenhurst Academy (153m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Orchard Close, MK45 4JF is Lower School, 151m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Orchard Close, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JF

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Orchard Close

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

1 Orchard Close is a detached house in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4JF). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2021. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Across 2000–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Sold January 2022 for £520,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Risks

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Trends

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jul 2021

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Orchard Close, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2021
Outline
In report
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed use of the property for supported living accommodation for up to two dependent young persons (aged between 8 and 18) and two appropriate adults operating on a rota basis consistent with the parameters of (C3 (b))
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
CB/21/04446/LDCP
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Sept 2021
Application
In report
Regulation 46 - Locality Risk Assessment
Reference
CB/21/03993/RG46
View planning record

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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.

1 Orchard Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£520,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

11 January 2022Most recent
£520,000
+221.0%over 21 years
21 August 2000
£162,000

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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

Lower School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Gravenhurst Academy. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4JF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

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