Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
17 Abrahams Close, Bedford, MK40 3EJ
Estimated value
£147,000
- Since the 2005 sale (£90,000)+63%
- Against MK40 3EJ's recent median (£352,500)-58%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£147,000
- Against its 2005 sale (£90,000)+63%
- Against MK40 3EJ's recent median (£352,500)-58%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 17 Abrahams Close is modelled from its 35 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3EJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
35 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2005
Recent sales in MK40 3EJ
5 sales, median £352,500 (2026–2023)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
29 April 2005Most recent
£90,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3EJ: £352,500 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in MK40 3EJ
What this page doesn't show
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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 £147,000 sits 63.3% 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.
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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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
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 February 2029
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
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.
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 £2,891
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary331m
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary464m
- Goldington AcademySecondary529m
- Castle Newnham SchoolSecondary589m
Nearest stops
- Dawlish DriveBus stop89m
- Fox and HoundsBus stop165m
- Tiverton RoadBus stop249m
- Sidmouth CloseBus stop322m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
- Public Order447 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime353 reports6%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 17 Abrahams Close is modelled from its 35 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3EJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 17 Abrahams Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 17 Abrahams Close was lodged in February 2019 at band C and is valid until February 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 17 Abrahams Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 23 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 3EJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 17 Abrahams Close is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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