What type of property is 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH last change hands?

7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH last sold for £795,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £440,000 in June 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2012 and August 2024, 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH rose from £440,000 to £795,000, a change of £355,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

The current EPC rating for 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (2,056 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in April 2021 under ref. 21/00521/HPN. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

7 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.

Where is 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH located?

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

What is crime like near 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

Police records around 7 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.

Which schools serve 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

The closest bus stop to 7 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is Darlow Drive, 170m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

191 m²

2056 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Ison Close

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

7 Ison Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4BH). It has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (around 2056 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£387/sq ft) was about 79.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £795,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes
Previously extendedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Feb 2012

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

21%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Ison Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 7 Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH

1decisions1extensions8documents10nearby

Mar 2021
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
21/00521/HPN
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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.

7 Ison Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£820,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£795,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

1 August 2024Most recent
£795,000
+80.7%over 12 years
21 June 2012
£440,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4BH: £650,000 (2024–2020).

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.

7 Ison Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,162

Street avg £3,359

Strongly above

Floor Area

191 m²

Street avg 203 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Below

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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