What type of property is 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU last change hands?

1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU last sold for £155,000 in June 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,950 in December 1998, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

Across 2 sales between December 1998 and June 2008, 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU rose from £59,950 to £155,000, a change of £95,050. That works out to roughly +10.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU located?

1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

Police records around 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

The closest primary school to 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School (316m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Newnham School (210m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU is Tiverton Road, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Crediton Close, Bedford, MK40 3DU

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Crediton Close

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

1 Crediton Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3DU). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since June 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1998–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £257,000 sits 65.8% above the 2008 sale of £155,000.

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

Bedrooms2

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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 3)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD67toE54

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE54toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Crediton Close, Bedford, MK40 3DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Crediton Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

1 Crediton Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£155,000

Growth on file: 10.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2008Most recent
£155,000
+158.5%over 9 years
18 December 1998
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3DU: £250,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK40 3DU

On the street

Versus other Crediton Close homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Crediton Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,870

Street avg £3,359

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tiverton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Castle Newnham School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 3DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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