What kind of home is 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD?

1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD last change hands?

1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD last sold for £240,000 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in June 1998, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD?

Across 2 sales between June 1998 and June 2011, 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD rose from £130,000 to £240,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD?

1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 51% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4FD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD use?

The latest EPC at 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD?

1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD in?

1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD sits in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD?

Police records around 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD 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 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD?

The closest primary school to 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD is Great Denham Primary School (610m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Mentmore Close, MK40 4FD is Village Green, 171m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Mentmore Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4FD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Mentmore Close

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

1 Mentmore Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4FD). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £452,000 sits 88.3% above the 2011 sale of £240,000. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in June 2011.

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
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageIntegral

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 3)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2010from Apr 2010

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2022from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Mentmore Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4FD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Mentmore 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.

1 Mentmore Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£452,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£240,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

23 June 2011Most recent
£240,000
+84.6%over 12 years
29 June 1998
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4FD: £300,000 (2021–2020).

Nearby sales in MK40 4FD

On the street

Versus other Mentmore Close homes

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

On price per m², 1 Mentmore Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,935

Street avg £3,041

Strongly below

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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3 bed2 bath

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MK40 4UW

3 bed2 bath

£364k

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MK40 4SG

3 bed2 bath

£356k

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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

Village Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Great Denham Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4FD

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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