What type of property is 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last change hands?

10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last sold for £472,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £279,950 in December 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2013 and March 2025, 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR rose from £279,950 to £472,000, a change of £192,050. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,690 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 73% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is in council tax band E.

Where is 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR located?

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

How safe is the area around 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

Police records around 10 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 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest primary school to 10 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 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 10 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is Sauton Close, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Notable views3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

157 m²

1690 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Downham Close

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

10 Downham Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 157 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £472,000 in March 2025. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from May 2013

EPC improved fromB82toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Downham Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Downham Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

10 Downham Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£479,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£472,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

17 March 2025Most recent
£472,000
+40.9%over 8 years
29 September 2016
£335,000
+19.7%over 2 years
20 December 2013
£279,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4RR: £287,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in MK40 4RR

On the street

Versus other Downham Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Downham Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,006

Street avg £3,070

On par

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£512k

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MK40 4TH

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MK40 4SX

4 bed3 bath

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1 Bromham Road, Biddenham

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4 bed

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1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

4 bed2 bath

£428k

1 Caber Walk

MK40 4TG

3 bed2 bath

£376k

1 Barbel Gardens, Biddenham

MK40 4UW

3 bed2 bath

£364k

1 Archer Street, Great Denham

MK40 4SG

3 bed2 bath

£356k

1 Alwin Court, Great Denham

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3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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