What type of property is 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR sell for?

2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR last sold for £245,250 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £58,000 in April 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1998 and January 2024, 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR rose from £58,000 to £245,250, a change of £187,250. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

2 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.

Where is 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR located?

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

Is 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Fontwell Close, MK40 3UR is Howbury Street, 184m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Fontwell Close, Bedford, MK40 3UR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Fontwell Close

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

2 Fontwell Close is a three-bedroom mid-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 (March 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £282,000 is 15% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£367/sq ft) was about 25.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £245,250.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
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.

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Fontwell Close, Bedford, MK40 3UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Fontwell Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£245,250

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

26 January 2024Most recent
£245,250
+322.8%over 25 years
16 April 1998
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3UR: £230,000 (2025–2007).

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 co₂ emissions, 2 Fontwell Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,956

Street avg £3,920

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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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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 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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