What kind of home is 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU last change hands?

15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU last sold for £399,950 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (1,894 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU use?

The latest EPC at 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU in?

15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

Police records around 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU 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 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

The closest primary school to 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (341m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (468m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

The closest bus stop to 15 Elger Close, MK40 4AU is Biddenham International School, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

176 m²

1894 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Elger Close

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

15 Elger Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AU). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in September 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £725,000 sits 81.3% above the 2010 sale of £399,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£211/sq ft) was about 102.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 176 m² it's 15.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (152 m² median across 15 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs).

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE45toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Elger Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 notable applications 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.

15 Elger Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£725,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£399,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 September 2010Most recent
£399,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AU: £580,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in MK40 4AU

On the street

Versus other Elger Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Elger Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,272

Street avg £1,996

On par

Floor Area

176 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Above

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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.

£606k

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1 Cameron Crescent

MK40 4TH

4 bed2 bath

£436k

1 Alnwick Way, Great Denham

MK40 4SX

4 bed3 bath

£357k

1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

4 bed2 bath

£863k

1 Biddenham Turn, Biddenham

MK40 4AT

3 bed

£895k

1 Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham

MK40 4FE

5 bed

£1m

1 Coopers Close, Biddenham

MK40 4DH

5 bed

£428k

1 Caber Walk

MK40 4TG

3 bed2 bath

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

Biddenham International School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4AU

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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FAQ

Common questions

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