What type of property is 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA last change hands?

1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA last sold for £225,375 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £84,000 in April 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2001 and January 2025, 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA rose from £84,000 to £225,375, a change of £141,375. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

The current EPC rating for 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4QA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA located?

1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

Police records around 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA 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.

Which schools serve 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

The closest primary school to 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA is St James' CofE Academy (425m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (909m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA is Deep Spinney, 216m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Malcote Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4QA

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Malcote Close

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

1 Malcote Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4QA). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £257,000 is 14% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£403/sq ft) was about 66.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 52 m² it's 20.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 14 EPCs). Most recent transfer: January 2025 at £225,375.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 December 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC69toD62

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Malcote Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Malcote Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Malcote Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£225,375

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

17 January 2025Most recent
£225,375
+66.9%over 20 years
9 May 2004
£135,000
+60.7%over 3 years
19 April 2001
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4QA: £251,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK40 4QA

On the street

Versus other Malcote Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Malcote Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,334

Street avg £3,675

On par

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Deep Spinney — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James' CofE Academy. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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