What kind of home is 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW?

8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW?

8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW last sold for £360,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £74,995 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 1996 and June 2025, 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW rose from £74,995 to £360,000, a change of £285,005. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW?

8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW use?

The latest EPC at 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW?

8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW in?

8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW sits in Barton-le-clay, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW 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 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW?

The closest primary school to 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW is Ramsey Manor Lower School (960m). The closest secondary is Arnold Academy (1.1km).

How well connected is 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Brazier Close, MK45 4RW is The Waggon and Horses, 243m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Brazier Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4RW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Brazier Close

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

8 Brazier Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4RW). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £360,000. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£423/sq ft) was about 83.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Brazier Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4RW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Brazier Close 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.

Price for 8 Brazier Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£371,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£360,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2025Most recent
£360,000
+87.0%over 13 years
25 April 2012
£192,500
+156.7%over 15 years
20 December 1996
£74,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4RW: £350,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in MK45 4RW

On the street

Versus other Brazier Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Brazier Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,557

Street avg £3,729

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£374k

1 Ash Tree Covert, Silsoe

MK45 4GN

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£395k

1 Brazier Close, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4RW

3 bed2 bath

£437k

1 Cainhoe Road, Clophill

MK45 4AN

3 bed

£446k

1 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe

MK45 4GP

3 bed2 bath

£569k

1 Church Path, Clophill

MK45 4BP

3 bed2 bath

£375k

1 Apple Glebe, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4PJ

4 bed

£650k

1 Apple Tree Close, Silsoe

MK45 4SR

3 bed2 bath

£318k

1 Church Road, Silsoe

MK45 4EH

2 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Waggon and Horses — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 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 4RW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4RW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Brazier Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4RW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.