What kind of home is 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU is a 6-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU sell for?

22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU last sold for £945,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £306,000 in April 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2009 and April 2024, 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU rose from £306,000 to £945,000, a change of £639,000. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

The current EPC rating for 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU has a recorded floor area of 376 m² (4,047 sq ft), around 63 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 129% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU use?

The latest EPC at 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU has council approval for side and rear extension granted in October 2016 under ref. 16/01359/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU in?

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

How safe is the area around 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

Police records around 22 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 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

The closest primary school to 22 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 22 Elger Close, MK40 4AU?

The closest bus stop to 22 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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22 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

376 m²

4047 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Elger Close

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

22 Elger Close is a six-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AU). It has a recorded floor area of 376 m² (around 4047 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a basement. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 376 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). 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,093,000 is 15.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£233/sq ft) was about 64% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £945,000.

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

Bedrooms6
Bathrooms6
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
BasementYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

22 Elger Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2022from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC75

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Elger Close has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 22 Elger Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AU

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Oct 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Two storey and first floor side and rear extensions to remodel existing dwelling
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
16/01359/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 22 Elger Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,093,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£945,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

7 April 2024Most recent
£945,000
+110.0%over 7 years
31 May 2016
£450,000
+47.1%over 7 years
30 April 2009
£306,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AU: £452,000 (2020–2013).

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.

22 Elger Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,513

Street avg £1,976

Above

Floor Area

376 m²

Street avg 160 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.0 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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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Common questions

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