What type of property is 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last change hands?

1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last sold for £232,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £174,950 in December 2013, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2013 and November 2017, 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR rose from £174,950 to £232,000, a change of £57,050. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR heated?

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

What council tax band is 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR located?

1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR sits in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR 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.

Which schools serve 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest primary school to 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is Great Denham Primary School (246m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (810m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is Sauton Close, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Downham Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4RR

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Property type

Detached

Floor ground floor

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Downham Close

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

1 Downham Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft) and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

On the market in November 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 is 20.3% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageSingle
Notable viewsYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

1 Downham 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 21 May 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Downham Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Downham 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

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£232,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2017Most recent
£232,000
+32.6%over 3 years
13 December 2013
£174,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4RR: £330,000 (2025–2018).

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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

0.1 km

Sauton Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Great Denham Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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