What type of property is 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY?

7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY?

7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY last sold for £199,995 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £167,000 in October 2003, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2003 and June 2011, 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY rose from £167,000 to £199,995, a change of £32,995. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY?

7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY?

7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY located?

7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY sits in Barton-le-clay, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY 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 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY?

The closest primary school to 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY is Ramsey Manor Lower School (716m). The closest secondary is Arnold Academy (997m).

What transport links are near 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY?

The closest bus stop to 7 Lancaster Close, MK45 4PY is Windsor Parade Shops, 126m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Lancaster Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Lancaster Close

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

7 Lancaster Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4PY). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £357,000 sits 78.5% above the 2011 sale of £199,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 17.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromC75toD67

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Lancaster Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Lancaster Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

7 Lancaster Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£357,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£199,995

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

14 June 2011Most recent
£199,995
+19.8%over 7 years
2 October 2003
£167,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4PY: £292,500 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in MK45 4PY

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On the street

Versus other Lancaster Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Lancaster Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,030

Street avg £3,820

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Windsor Parade Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 4PY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4PY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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