What kind of home is 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ?

1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ sell for?

1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ last sold for £150,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and August 2013, 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ rose from £140,000 to £150,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +0.7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ?

1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 58 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ?

1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ 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.

Which area is 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ in?

1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ?

Police records around 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ is Castle Newnham School (331m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Goldington Academy (529m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Abrahams Close, MK40 3EJ is Dawlish Drive, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Abrahams Close, Bedford, MK40 3EJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Abrahams Close

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

1 Abrahams Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 58 m² this is the 7th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–113 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

13 years since the last transfer (August 2013). Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 is 23.3% above the 2013 sale price.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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.

1 Abrahams Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Mar 2013

Low Energy Lighting

20%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Abrahams 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.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.7% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£150,000

Growth on file: 0.7% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2013Most recent
£150,000
+7.1%over 9 years
30 March 2004
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3EJ: £352,500 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in MK40 3EJ

On the street

Versus other Abrahams Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Abrahams Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,586

Street avg £2,889

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Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 52 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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.

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Crime

328/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dawlish Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Castle Newnham School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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