What type of property is 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

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

What was the last sold price for 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR last sold for £515,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £339,950 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and March 2025, 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR rose from £339,950 to £515,000, a change of £175,050. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The current EPC rating for 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (1,647 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 68% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR located?

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

What is crime like near 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

Police records around 9 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 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 9 Downham Close, MK40 4RR is Sauton Close, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

153 m²

1647 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Downham Close

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

9 Downham Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (around 1647 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include notable views.

At 153 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £515,000 — fresh data. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 25.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from May 2013

EPC improved fromB81toC80

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Downham Close, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Downham Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

Latest sale on 9 Downham Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£511,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£515,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

25 March 2025Most recent
£515,000
+51.5%over 11 years
6 January 2014
£339,950

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.

9 Downham Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,366

Street avg £3,034

Above

Floor Area

153 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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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MK40 4FE

5 bed

£1m

1 Coopers Close, Biddenham

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5 bed

£436k

1 Alnwick Way, Great Denham

MK40 4SX

4 bed3 bath

£606k

1 Bromham Road, Biddenham

MK40 4AF

4 bed

£357k

1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

4 bed2 bath

£428k

1 Caber Walk

MK40 4TG

3 bed2 bath

£376k

1 Barbel Gardens, Biddenham

MK40 4UW

3 bed2 bath

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

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Common questions

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