What kind of home is 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

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

When did 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG last change hands?

5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG last sold for £171,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (855 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4HG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG use?

The latest EPC at 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG had any planning applications?

5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG has council approval for single-storey extension granted in June 2025 under ref. 25/00936/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

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

Which area is 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

Police records around 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Allen Close, MK40 4HG is Allen Close, 78m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford Rail Station, 690m away.

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5 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

855 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Allen Close

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

5 Allen Close is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 4HG). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 855 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2008) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The latest certificate is from October 2008, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 sits 59.1% above the 2013 sale of £171,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (October 2013).

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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.

5 Allen Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Oct 2018

Current Certificate

Oct 2008

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 October 2018

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG

1decisions1extensions8documents10nearby

Jun 2025
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey front/side extension and garage conversion
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
25/00936/FUL
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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.

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

Current estimate

£272,000

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Last sold (2013)

£171,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 October 2013Most recent
£171,000

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.

EPC Rating for 5 Allen Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,153

Street avg £2,292

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

328/mo

Falling 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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70 dB

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