What kind of home is 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS?

1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS sell for?

1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS last sold for £345,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS?

1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS?

1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS in?

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

How safe is the area around 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS?

Police records around 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS?

The closest primary school to 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS is St James' CofE Academy (450m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.1km).

How well connected is 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Lee Close, MK40 4QS is Gold Lane, 157m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Lee Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4QS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Lee Close

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

1 Lee Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4QS). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £555,000 sits 60.9% above the 2014 sale of £345,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in March 2014.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble, Detached
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC75

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Lee 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.

Current estimate

£555,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£345,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 March 2014Most recent
£345,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in MK40 4QS: £165,000 (1997–1997).

Nearby sales in MK40 4QS

2 Lee Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4QS
Sold Aug 1997
£165,000

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Comparables

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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.

Full Bedford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gold Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St James' CofE Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4QS 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 4QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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