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26 Dovehouse Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PS

Extendable3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 26 Dovehouse Close

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

26 Dovehouse Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bromham, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 8PS). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £435,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£385/sq ft) was about 53.7% 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Aug 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Dovehouse Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 26 Dovehouse Close.

2 applications on record at 26 Dovehouse Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PS

2decisions2extensions13documents
  1. Dec 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    First floor rear extension

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    04/02913/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

26 Dovehouse Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£419,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£435,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 August 2025Most recent

    £435,000

  2. 23 June 2022

    £435,000

    +81.3%over 8 years

  3. 14 February 2014

    £240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 8PS: £380,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Dovehouse Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Dovehouse Close outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,143

Street avg £3,192

Strongly above

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Dovehouse Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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3 bed1 bath
£789k

1 Bucks Close, Village Road, Bromham

MK43 8HG

4 bed
£378k

1 Batcheldor Gardens, Bromham

MK43 8SP

3 bed1 bath
£1.3m

1 Chestnut Avenue, Bromham

MK43 8HP

4 bed3 bath
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

Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tebbutts Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bromham CofE Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 MK43 8PS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 8PS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 8PS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26 Dovehouse Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.