What type of property is 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS last change hands?

4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS last sold for £240,000 in January 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in March 2012, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2012 and January 2014, 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS rose from £220,000 to £240,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

The current EPC rating for 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 8PS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

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

Where is 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS located?

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

What is crime like near 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

Police records around 4 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 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

The closest primary school to 4 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 is the nearest station to 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Dovehouse Close, MK43 8PS is Tebbutts Garage, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Dovehouse Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Dovehouse Close

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

4 Dovehouse Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bromham, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 8PS). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2012–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £413,000 sits 72.1% above the 2014 sale of £240,000. On the market in January 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. At 87 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 21 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Aug 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2016from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE54toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%58%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Dovehouse Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Dovehouse Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£413,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£240,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

17 January 2014Most recent
£240,000
+9.1%over 1 year
23 March 2012
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 8PS: £403,500 (2025–2023).

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.

4 Dovehouse Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,759

Street avg £3,251

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above

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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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4 bed

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4 bed

£420k

1 Abbey Square, High Street, Turvey

MK43 8DJ

3 bed1 bath

£421k

1 Berry Drive, Bromham

MK43 8QA

3 bed1 bath

£766k

1 Bucks Close, Village Road, Bromham

MK43 8HG

4 bed

£362k

1 Batcheldor Gardens, Bromham

MK43 8SP

3 bed1 bath

£1.4m

1 Chestnut Avenue, Bromham

MK43 8HP

4 bed3 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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