What kind of home is 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL?

43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL last change hands?

43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL last sold for £265,000 in February 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £164,000 in October 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 2005 and February 2026, 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL rose from £164,000 to £265,000, a change of £101,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL?

The current EPC rating for 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL?

43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL use?

The latest EPC at 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL?

43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL in?

43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL sits in Barton-le-clay, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL?

Police records around 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL 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 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL?

The closest primary school to 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL is Ramsey Manor Lower School (589m). The closest secondary is Arnold Academy (664m).

What is the nearest station to 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL?

The closest bus stop to 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, MK45 4LL is The Bull, 14m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 43 Clipstone Cottages

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

43 Clipstone Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4LL). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £265,000. Across 2005–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£440/sq ft) was about 68% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 December 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from May 2011

EPC improved fromE53toD63

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 Clipstone Cottages, Bedford Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

43 Clipstone Cottages 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.

43 Clipstone Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£265,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

4 February 2026Most recent
£265,000
+53.6%over 14 years
4 July 2011
£172,500
+5.2%over 5 years
17 October 2005
£164,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4LL: £225,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in MK45 4LL

On the street

Versus other Bedford Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

43 Clipstone Cottages is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,732

Street avg £4,061

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Bull — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Ramsey Manor Lower School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

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Common questions

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