What kind of home is 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

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

What did 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR sell for?

8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last sold for £225,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4RR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR use?

The latest EPC at 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

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

Which area is 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

Police records around 8 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 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is Sauton Close, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Downham Close

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

8 Downham Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2025) 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, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (91 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 is 12% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£343/sq ft) was about 39.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in July 2017.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Downham Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Downham Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 July 2017Most recent
£225,000

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

Nearby sales in MK40 4RR

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Comparables

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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

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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