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17 Abrahams Close, Bedford, MK40 3EJ

Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Bedroom
1
Floor area
35 m²
377 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 17 Abrahams Close

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

17 Abrahams Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–113 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

It hasn't traded since April 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 sits 53.3% above the 2005 sale of £90,000. At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (63 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromB82toC77
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Abrahams Close, Bedford, MK40 3EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Abrahams Close has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

17 Abrahams Close valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£90,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 April 2005Most recent

    £90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3EJ: £335,000 (2024–2020).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 17 Abrahams Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,571

Street avg £2,716

On par

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Abrahams Close

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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.
£191k

1 Abrahams Close

MK40 3EJ

1 bed1 bath
£198k

1 Appledore Road

MK40 3UZ

2 bed1 bath
£257k

1 Crediton Close

MK40 3DU

2 bed
£261k

1 Dean Street

MK40 3EQ

2 bed1 bath
£301k

1 Fontwell Close

MK40 3UR

2 bed1 bath
£334k

1 Denmark Street

MK40 3TG

2 bed1 bath
£313k

1 Crediton Mews

MK40 3FB

3 bed
£352k

1 Dudley Street

MK40 3TA

3 bed1 bath
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

0.1 km

Dawlish Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Castle Newnham School. 23 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 MK40 3EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 3EJ

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Abrahams Close, Bedford, MK40 3EJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.