What type of property is 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE last change hands?

1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE last sold for £270,000 in May 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £221,995 in September 2014, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2014 and May 2020, 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE rose from £221,995 to £270,000, a change of £48,005. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE located?

1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE sits in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE 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 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

The closest primary school to 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE is Great Denham Primary School (783m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE is Archer Street, 257m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Midsummer Grove, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4SE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Midsummer Grove

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

1 Midsummer Grove is a semi-detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4SE). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Last sale on file: £270,000 in May 2020.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Midsummer Grove, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Midsummer Grove 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£270,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2020Most recent
£270,000
+21.6%over 5 years
25 September 2014
£221,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4SE: £267,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK40 4SE

On the street

Versus other Midsummer Grove homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Midsummer Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £3,324

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

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

0.3 km

Archer Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Great Denham Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4SE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4SE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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