What kind of home is 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

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

What did 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR sell for?

2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last sold for £249,950 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The current EPC rating for 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4RR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR use?

The latest EPC at 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR in?

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

Is 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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.

What schools are near 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is Sauton Close, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Overview

About 2 Downham Close

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

2 Downham Close is a semi-detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft). The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 is 26.8% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 17% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (April 2015).

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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.

2 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 03 Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Downham Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Downham Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£249,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 April 2015Most 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.

Floor Area for 2 Downham Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,086

Street avg £3,062

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 8 years

Above

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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.

£307k

1 All Saints Road

MK40 4DG

£287k

1 Broad Mead Avenue, Great Denham

MK40 4SA

2 bed1 bath

£284k

1 Almond Mews, Great Denham

MK40 4TU

3 bed2 bath

£356k

1 Alwin Court, Great Denham

MK40 4SP

3 bed2 bath

£357k

1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

4 bed2 bath

£364k

1 Archer Street, Great Denham

MK40 4SG

3 bed2 bath

£274k

1 Banbury Heath, Great Denham

MK40 4TR

2 bed1 bath

£274k

1 Chislehurst Place, Great Denham

MK40 4TT

2 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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