The Hills Academy
Good1.41 miles · Ages 3–11
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Inspected 5 Feb 2020
5, RIBSTON CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 7FG
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
Map is approximate based on postcode and does not show the exact property location.
| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-03-2025 | £410,000 | £331 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 21-02-2014 | £215,000 | £174 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 10-12-2009 | £230,000 | £186 | Detached | Freehold | Yes | A |
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2024 | C | B | 5 Ribston Close | 1,238 | High (100) | View |
£2,197–£2,472 per year
Likely Bands C–D · standard two-adult charge
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Bedford average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
1 Outstanding · 3 Good · 1 Requires improvement · 5 without a current rating
1.41 miles · Ages 3–11
Academy converter
Inspected 5 Feb 2020
0.84 miles · Ages 3–11
Community school
0.87 miles · Ages 5–11
Community school
1.40 miles · Ages 3–11
Foundation school
1.45 miles · Ages 4–11
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Inspected 29 Apr 2025
2.51 miles · Ages 11–16
Free schools
Inspected 15 Jan 2020
0.50 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 4 Oct 2023
1.78 miles · Ages 11–16
Academy converter
Inspected 1 Feb 2022
1.22 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy converter
Inspected 14 Jun 2023
1.58 miles · Ages 11–16
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Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime is down 1.1% over the past year, driven by increases in drugs and offset by decreases in robbery.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 39.3% |
-10.5%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 20.8% |
+33.3%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 8.7% |
-21.1%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 7.5% |
-23.5%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Public order | 11 | 6.4% |
-21.4%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Drugs | 9 | 5.2% |
+350%
vs +8.9% nationally
|
| Other theft | 9 | 5.2% |
-10%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Other crime | 7 | 4% |
+16.7%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Burglary | 3 | 1.7% |
+50%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.2% |
+100%
vs +6.2% nationally
|
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