What type of property is 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

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

When did 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last change hands?

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

What energy rating does 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR had any planning applications?

5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

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

Where is 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

Police records around 5 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 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is Sauton Close, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 5 Downham Close

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

5 Downham Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft) and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £406,000 sits 62.4% above the 2013 sale of £249,950. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2019. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in December 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 12 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

5 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 20 May 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Downham Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Downham Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4RR

1decisions1extensions10nearby

Dec 2019
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights
Reference
19/02503/FUL
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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.

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

Current estimate

£406,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£249,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 December 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.

5 Downham Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,747

Street avg £3,096

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly 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.

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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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Common questions

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