Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Lee Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4QS
Estimated value
£539,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£345,000)+56%
- Against MK40 4QS's recent median (£165,000)+227%
Newest record on this page: November 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
136 m²
1464 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£539,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£345,000)+56%
- Against MK40 4QS's recent median (£165,000)+227%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Lee Close is modelled from its 136 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 4QS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
136 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2025
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in MK40 4QS
1 sale, median £165,000 (1997–1997)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2014 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
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
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Lee Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4QS. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Today's modelled estimate of £539,000 sits 56.2% above the 2014 sale of £345,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in March 2014.
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 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)
Nov 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 November 2035
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
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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But the area is active
10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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.
Crime
328/mo
Falling 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.
Nearest schools
- St James' CofE AcademyPrimary450m
- Biddenham International School and Sports CollegeSecondary1.1km
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
- Great Denham Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Gold LaneBus stop157m
- War MemorialBus stop377m
- Deep SpinneyBus stop401m
- Merril's FieldBus stop459m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
- Public Order447 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime353 reports6%
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
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Lee Close is modelled from its 136 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 4QS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Lee Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Lee Close was lodged in November 2025 at band C and is valid until November 2035. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1 Lee Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 14 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 4QS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1 Lee Close is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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