What type of property is 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS?

5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS?

5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS last sold for £402,000 in September 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £74,500 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS changed over time?

Across 4 sales between August 1996 and September 2025, 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS rose from £74,500 to £402,000, a change of £327,500. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS?

5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4JS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS?

5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS located?

5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS sits in Barton-le-clay, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS?

Police records around 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS 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.

Which schools serve 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS?

The closest primary school to 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS is Ramsey Manor Lower School (471m). The closest secondary is Arnold Academy (606m).

What transport links are near 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bradshaws Close, MK45 4JS is The Bull, 109m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Bradshaws Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4JS

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Bradshaws Close

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

5 Bradshaws Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4JS). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £402,000. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£424/sq ft) was about 132.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 88 m² it's 22.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (113 m² median across 12 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bradshaws Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bradshaws Close has no planning applications on 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.

Latest sale on 5 Bradshaws Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£416,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£402,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2025Most recent
£402,000
+84.8%over 13 years
13 October 2011
£217,500
+11.5%over 5 years
4 January 2006
£195,000
+161.7%over 9 years
27 August 1996
£74,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4JS: £375,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in MK45 4JS

On the street

Versus other Bradshaws Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Bradshaws Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,568

Street avg £2,616

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Bull — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ramsey Manor Lower School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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