2 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
About 2 Elger Close
2 Elger Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AU). It has a recorded floor area of 210 m² (around 2260 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 210 m² the property is well over the postcode median (152 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Sold December 2020 for £630,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £767,000 is 21.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 86.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- GarageYes
- Summer houseYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
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
2 Elger Close has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.
4 applications on record at 2 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
- Dec 2004ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 04/02951/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- Garage ConversionMar 2021Decision
- ExtensionMar 2009Decision
+ 1 more application in the report
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 2 Elger Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£767,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 25 years.
£630,000
Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
17 December 2020Most recent
£630,000
+39.4%over 6 years6 May 2014
£452,000
+254.5%over 15 years21 January 1999
£127,500
+12.3%over 2 years14 November 1996
£113,500
+20.1%over 8 months22 March 1996
£94,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AU: £450,000 (2024–2013).
Nearby sales in MK40 4AU
22 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
Sold Apr 2024
£945,00011 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU
Sold Apr 2020
£580,00028 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
On price per m², 2 Elger Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,000
Street avg £1,865
Floor Area
210 m²
Street avg 174 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.8 t/year
Street avg 6.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
328/mo
Falling 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







