What type of property is 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR sell for?

12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last sold for £249,950 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 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 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

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

Where is 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR located?

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

How safe is the area around 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

Police records around 12 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 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest primary school to 12 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 transport links are near 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 12 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is Sauton Close, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Downham Close

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

12 Downham Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Today's modelled estimate of £396,000 sits 58.4% above the 2013 sale of £249,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 20.9% below the postcode norm. At 115 m² it's 26.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 13 EPCs). On the market in November 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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
Bathrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from May 2013

EPC improved fromB81toC78

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Downham Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

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

Current estimate

£396,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£249,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 November 2013Most recent
£249,950

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

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.

12 Downham Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,173

Street avg £3,154

Strongly below

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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.

£436k

1 Alnwick Way, Great Denham

MK40 4SX

4 bed3 bath

£357k

1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

4 bed2 bath

£512k

1 Cameron Crescent

MK40 4TH

4 bed2 bath

£606k

1 Bromham Road, Biddenham

MK40 4AF

4 bed

£376k

1 Barbel Gardens, Biddenham

MK40 4UW

3 bed2 bath

£428k

1 Caber Walk

MK40 4TG

3 bed2 bath

£364k

1 Archer Street, Great Denham

MK40 4SG

3 bed2 bath

£356k

1 Alwin Court, Great Denham

MK40 4SP

3 bed2 bath

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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