What kind of home is 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR?

5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR last change hands?

5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR last sold for £485,000 in December 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR?

5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR use?

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

Has 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR had any planning applications?

5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR has council approval for side extension granted in March 2024 under ref. CB/24/00291/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR?

5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR?

Police records around 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR 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 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR?

The closest primary school to 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR is Ramsey Manor Lower School (634m). The closest secondary is Arnold Academy (819m).

What is the nearest station to 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Lime Close, MK45 4PR is The Waggon and Horses, 89m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Lime Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PR

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Lime Close

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

5 Lime Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4PR). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £575,000 is 18.6% above the 2021 sale price. Most recent transfer: December 2021 at £485,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2031

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Lime Close has an approved side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 Lime Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PR

1decisions1extensions9documents3nearby

Mar 2024
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Single storey side extension with external rendering and finishes
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
CB/24/00291/FULL
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£575,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£485,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 December 2021Most recent
£485,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4PR: £158,000 (2019–1996).

Nearby sales in MK45 4PR

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Area

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Waggon and Horses — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 4PR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

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