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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 £275,000 sits 60.8% 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).
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Oct 2018
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Jun 2025Garage ConversionFullGrant Permission
Extension: Single storey
Single storey front/side extension and garage conversion
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
See how we calculated this£275,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2013)
£171,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
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
Floor Area
79 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
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.
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
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 57 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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