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3 Chestnut Close, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5LR

EPC B2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
200 m²
2153 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Chestnut Close

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

3 Chestnut Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Westoning, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 5LR). It has a recorded floor area of 200 m² (around 2153 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2019) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since June 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in August 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £863,000 sits 72.6% above the 2007 sale of £499,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 26.5% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble
  • LandYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 June 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Jun 2015
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chestnut Close, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Chestnut Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 3 Chestnut Close, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5LR

2decisions2extensions4nearby
  1. Dec 2008
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Full: Single storey rear extension.

    Reference
    MB/08/02064/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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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 at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£863,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£499,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 August 2007Most recent

    £499,995

Median price across the last 3 sales in MK45 5LR: £690,000 (2019–2009).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Chestnut Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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MK45 5EL

4 bed2 bath
£850k

1 Chestnut Close, Westoning

MK45 5LR

5 bed2 bath
£451k

1 Bunyan Road, Westoning

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£783k

1 Eaton Mews, Greenfield

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5 bed3 bath
£1.0m

1 Berberry Drive, Flitton

MK45 5ER

5 bed3 bath
£545k

1 Bradshaw Close, Westoning

MK45 5ET

3 bed
£327k

1 Bryson Close, Westoning

MK45 5FA

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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.
Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Westoning Lower School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 5LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 5LR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 5LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Chestnut Close, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5LR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.