What kind of home is 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR sell for?

1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR last sold for £280,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £58,000 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

Across 4 sales between April 1998 and March 2024, 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR rose from £58,000 to £280,000, a change of £222,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR 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 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR in?

1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

Police records around 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR 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.

What schools are near 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

The closest primary school to 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR is Castle Newnham School (123m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Newnham School (821m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR is Howbury Street, 184m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Fontwell Close, Bedford, MK40 3UR

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Fontwell Close

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

1 Fontwell Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3UR). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£420/sq ft) was about 20.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £280,000.

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
Bathrooms1

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Mar 2012

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

25%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Fontwell 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.

Price for 1 Fontwell Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£280,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2024Most recent
£280,000
+73.9%over 16 years
12 December 2007
£161,000
+37.0%over 5 years
26 September 2002
£117,500
+102.6%over 4 years
21 April 1998
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3UR: £230,000 (2025–2004).

Nearby sales in MK40 3UR

On the street

Versus other Fontwell Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Fontwell Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,516

Street avg £3,780

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 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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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

Howbury Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Castle Newnham School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3UR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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