What type of property is 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

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

When did 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG last change hands?

2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG last sold for £175,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4HG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

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

Where is 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

The closest bus stop to 2 Allen Close, MK40 4HG is Allen Close, 78m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford Rail Station, 690m away.

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2 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Allen Close

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

2 Allen Close is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 4HG). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 sits 62.3% above the 2014 sale of £175,000. On the market in October 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Allen 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.

2 Allen Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 October 2014Most recent
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4HG: £265,000 (2025–2013).

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.

2 Allen Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,035

Street avg £2,309

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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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.

£284k

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£274k

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MK40 4TT

2 bed2 bath

£264k

1 Boyde Gardens

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£307k

1 All Saints Road

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£356k

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3 bed2 bath

£357k

1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

4 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

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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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