8 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG
About 8 Allen Close
8 Allen Close is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 4HG). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since September 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. At 122 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £337,000 sits 190.5% above the 2002 sale of £116,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£88/sq ft) was about 55.8% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
Energy performance
8 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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Oct 2023
EPC Rating
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
8 Allen Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
3 applications on record at 8 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG
- Mar 2007ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single and two storey extensions to side and rear
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 07/00081/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJan 2018Decision
- ExtensionSept 2013Decision
Unlock 8 Allen Close, Bedford, MK40 4HG's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
- All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
- The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
8 Allen Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£337,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£116,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
8 September 2002Most recent
£116,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4HG: £265,000 (2025–2014).
Versus other Allen Close homes
On price per m², 8 Allen Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£951
Street avg £2,463
Floor Area
122 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
Similar properties nearby
1 Alwin Court, Great Denham
MK40 4SP
1 Cantley Road, Great Denham
MK40 4RX
1 Archer Street, Great Denham
MK40 4SG
1 All Saints Road
MK40 4DG
1 Barbel Gardens, Biddenham
MK40 4UW
1 Bede Walk, Great Denham
MK40 4TW
1 Broad Mead Avenue, Great Denham
MK40 4SA
1 Almond Mews, Great Denham
MK40 4TU
The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.1dB







