What type of property is 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX?

8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX last change hands?

8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX last sold for £345,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX?

8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4UX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX heated?

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

Where is 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX located?

8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX?

Police records around 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX 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 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX?

The closest primary school to 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX is St James' CofE Academy (884m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bream Close, MK40 4UX is Deep Spinney, 388m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bream Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4UX

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Overview

About 8 Bream Close

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

8 Bream Close is a semi-detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4UX). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft). The latest certificate (November 2019) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94).

Today's modelled estimate of £402,000 is 16.5% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £345,000 in July 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.

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bream Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4UX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bream Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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

£402,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£345,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 July 2020Most recent
£345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4UX: £399,995 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in MK40 4UX

On the street

Versus other Bream Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Bream Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,828

Street avg £3,104

Below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Below

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 6 years

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

0.4 km

Deep Spinney — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

St James' CofE Academy. 14 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 4UX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4UX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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