11 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
About 11 Elger Close
11 Elger Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AU). It has a recorded floor area of 229 m² (around 2465 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Other recorded features include a conservatory.
At 229 m² the property is well over the postcode median (152 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £754,000 is 30% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 57.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2020 at £580,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Energy performance
11 Elger Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
11 Elger Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 11 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
- Aug 2003ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
First floor rear extension.
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 03/01415/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionSept 2005Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 11 Elger Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.
£754,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 25 years.
£580,000
Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
2 April 2020Most recent
£580,000
+205.3%over 20 years11 November 1999
£190,000
+33.3%over 4 years19 April 1995
£142,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AU: £452,000 (2024–2014).
Nearby sales in MK40 4AU
22 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
Sold Apr 2024
£945,0002 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
Sold Dec 2020
£630,00028 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
Sold Nov 2014
£400,0006 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
Sold May 2013
£230,0008 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
Sold Jul 2011
£405,000
Versus other Elger Close homes
11 Elger Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£2,533
Street avg £1,975
Floor Area
229 m²
Street avg 169 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
9.9 t/year
Street avg 6.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Biddenham International School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB







