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8 Fontwell Close, Bedford, MK40 3UR
This 64 square metre property in Bedford carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as a private rental. Records show the property last changed hands for £148,000 back in 2004.
Property Type
End-Terrace House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
64 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1983–1990
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Off Road Parking
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Study / Home Office
Dedicated workspace
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2024from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromD60toE48
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AveragePoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
75%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£277,000
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Transaction history
£148,000Latest
May 2004Source: HM Land Registry
House Price Index
Bedford+3.0%
103.8
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Fontwell Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 9 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,313/£4,331 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
22 years/3 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
48 (E)/69 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
64 m²/61 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than all similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.4 t/year/2.8 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 22% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 61% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
14 months of data for Bedford
Total Crimes
95
Monthly Avg
7
Recent Trend
Rising
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual45(47%)
Other Theft12(13%)
Public Order11(12%)
Criminal Damage & Arson7(7%)
Burglary5(5%)
Vehicle Crime5(5%)
Drugs4(4%)
Bicycle Theft3(3%)
Other Crime2(2%)
Robbery1(1%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Western Street
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Western Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Western Street
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
27 within 3kmP
Castle Newnham School
123m
1 min
P
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
808m
10 mins
P
Hazeldene School
1.4km
16 mins
S
Castle Newnham School
821m
10 mins
S
Goldington Academy
908m
11 mins
S
Bedford Free School
1.1km
14 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmHowbury Street
Bus Stop184m
2 mins
Fox and Hounds
Bus Stop224m
3 mins
Goldington Avenue
Bus Stop233m
3 mins
Dudley Street
Bus Stop234m
3 mins
Dawlish Drive
Bus Stop345m
4 mins
Phillpott's Avenue
Bus Stop429m
5 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
57 points of interest nearby
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