When did 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last change hands?

6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last sold for £151,953 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4RR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR use?

The latest EPC at 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

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

Which area is 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR in?

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

What is crime like near 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

Police records around 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest primary school to 6 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.

How well connected is 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 6 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is Sauton Close, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Downham Close

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

6 Downham Close is a semi-detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 sits 59.9% above the 2013 sale of £151,953. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 21% below the postcode norm. 13 years since the last transfer (July 2013). At 70 m² it's 23.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 13 EPCs).

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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.

6 Downham Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Apr 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Downham Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Downham Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 6 Downham Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£151,953

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 July 2013Most recent
£151,953

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

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

328/mo

Falling 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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