What type of property is 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU last change hands?

21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU last sold for £118,750 in January 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and January 2004, 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU rose from £40,000 to £118,750, a change of £78,750. That works out to roughly +15.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

The current EPC rating for 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

21 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 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU located?

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

How safe is the area around 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

Police records around 21 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 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

The closest primary school to 21 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.

What is the nearest station to 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU?

The closest bus stop to 21 Crediton Close, MK40 3DU is Tiverton Road, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Crediton Close, Bedford, MK40 3DU

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 Crediton Close

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

21 Crediton Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3DU). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since January 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 sits 108% above the 2004 sale of £118,750.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD59toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Crediton Close, Bedford, MK40 3DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

21 Crediton Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£118,750

Growth on file: 15.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

6 January 2004Most recent
£118,750
+196.9%over 7 years
30 May 1996
£40,000

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.

On price per m², 21 Crediton Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,284

Street avg £3,380

Strongly below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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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.

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1 Crediton Mews

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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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