What kind of home is 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

The current EPC rating for 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (2,131 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH use?

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

What planning history does 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH have?

4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH has 4 planning records on file (4 approved), most recent in June 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH 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 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH in?

4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH 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 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

The closest primary school to 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is St James' CofE Academy (395m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (425m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

The closest bus stop to 4 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is Darlow Drive, 170m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

198 m²

2131 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Ison Close

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

4 Ison Close is a detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4BH). It has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (around 2131 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE51toD63

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Ison Close has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at 4 Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH

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Sept 2012
New BuildConditions
Outcome in report
12/00619/FUL - Discharge of condition 3 levels - Erection of two five bedroom detached dwellings with access road and turning area
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
12/01280/AOC
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New BuildJun 2013Decision
New BuildSept 2012Decision

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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.

4 Ison Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£781,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4BH: £795,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK40 4BH

On the street

Versus other Ison Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 4 Ison Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Below

Floor Area

198 m²

Street avg 203 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Darlow Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James' CofE Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

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Common questions

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