What type of property is 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA last sold for £290,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £65,950 in June 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA appreciated in value?

Across 7 sales between June 1998 and May 2025, 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA rose from £65,950 to £290,000, a change of £224,050. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA heated?

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

What council tax band is 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

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

Where is 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

Police records around 5 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 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Malcote Close, MK40 4QA is Deep Spinney, 216m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Malcote Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4QA

7 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 5 Malcote Close

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

5 Malcote Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4QA). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £290,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£421/sq ft) was about 74.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageIntegral

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Malcote Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Malcote Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£290,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2025Most recent
£290,000
+58.0%over 10 years
23 October 2014
£183,500
+7.9%over 7 years
3 July 2007
£170,000
+9.0%over 12 months
6 July 2006
£156,000
+5.4%over 1 year
30 November 2004
£148,000
+65.4%over 3 years
30 May 2001
£89,500
+35.7%over 2 years
18 June 1998
£65,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4QA: £250,000 (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.

EPC Rating for 5 Malcote Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,531

Street avg £3,660

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Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

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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

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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