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

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

What was the last sold price for 4 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

4 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last sold for £330,000 in January 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £239,950 in July 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between July 2013 and January 2018, 4 Downham Close, MK40 4RR rose from £239,950 to £330,000, a change of £90,050. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 4 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

4 Downham Close, MK40 4RR has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is crime like near 4 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

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

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

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

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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Downham Close

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

4 Downham Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £410,000 is 24.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 33.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in January 2018.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Apr 2013

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

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

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£410,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£330,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

30 January 2018Most recent
£330,000
+37.5%over 4 years
18 July 2013
£239,950

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.

4 Downham Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,587

Street avg £3,012

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

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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.

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Archer Street, Great Denham

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1 Alwin Court, Great Denham

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Almond Mews, Great Denham

MK40 4TU

3 bed2 bath

£436k

1 Alnwick Way, Great Denham

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4 bed3 bath

£863k

1 Biddenham Turn, Biddenham

MK40 4AT

3 bed

£357k

1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

4 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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