What kind of home is 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4HG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG use?

The latest EPC at 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG have?

14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in March 2023 under ref. 23/00298/HPN. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG in?

14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

Police records around 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG 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 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

The closest primary school to 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG is Queen's Park Academy (185m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (648m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

The closest bus stop to 14 Allen Close, MK40 4HG is Allen Close, 78m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford Rail Station, 690m away.

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14 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Allen Close

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

14 Allen Close is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 4HG). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 76 m² it's 16.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 10 EPCs).

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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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Jun 2012

Low Energy Lighting

60%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2024from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Allen Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 14 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG

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Mar 2023
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
23/00298/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.

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

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 4HG: £265,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in MK40 4HG

On the street

Versus other Allen Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 14 Allen Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Allen Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Queen's Park Academy. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

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