What type of property is 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS last change hands?

39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS last sold for £440,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £67,500 in October 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

Across 3 sales between October 1995 and April 2023, 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS rose from £67,500 to £440,000, a change of £372,500. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

The current EPC rating for 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS heated?

The latest EPC at 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in March 2021 under ref. 21/00197/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS is in council tax band D.

Where is 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS located?

39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS sits in Bromham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

Police records around 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

The closest primary school to 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS is Bromham CofE Primary School (647m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (2.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

The closest bus stop to 39 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS is Tebbutts Garage, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39 Dovehouse Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PS

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 39 Dovehouse Close

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

39 Dovehouse Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bromham, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 8PS). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a corner plot.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 55.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2023 for £440,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle
Corner plotYes

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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 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C75

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

Aug 2020from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromE52toD68

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

40%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2022from Aug 2020

EPC improved fromD68toC75

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Dovehouse Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 39 Dovehouse Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PS

1decisions1extensions11documents

Flagged:Demolition

Mar 2021
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
21/00197/FUL
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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.

39 Dovehouse Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£456,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£440,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2023Most recent
£440,000
+39.7%over 2 years
8 January 2021
£315,000
+366.7%over 25 years
5 October 1995
£67,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 8PS: £403,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK43 8PS

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.

EPC Rating for 39 Dovehouse Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,074

Street avg £3,173

Strongly above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady 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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 8PS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

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