What kind of home is 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH?

9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH last change hands?

9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH last sold for £267,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £169,000 in May 2014, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2014 and March 2021, 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH rose from £169,000 to £267,000, a change of £98,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH?

9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 1DH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH use?

The latest EPC at 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH?

9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey front extension and single-storey front extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH?

9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH is in council tax band D.

Which area is 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH in?

9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH sits in Riseley, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH show an average of 90 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (23% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH?

The closest primary school to 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH is Riseley CofE Primary School (375m).

What transport links are near 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH?

The closest bus stop to 9 Dodds Close, MK44 1DH is Bowers Lane, 111m away. In total there are 9 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Dodds Close, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DH

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Dodds Close

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

9 Dodds Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Riseley, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1DH). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

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 2014–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 is 19.5% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£365/sq ft) was about 35.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2021 at £267,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Oct 2013

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Dodds Close, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Dodds Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 9 Dodds Close, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DH

2decisions2extensions20documents1nearby

Jun 2017
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Replacement single storey front extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
17/01361/FUL
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ExtensionSept 2021Decision

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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

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£267,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

31 March 2021Most recent
£267,000
+58.0%over 6 years
29 May 2014
£169,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1DH: £250,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in MK44 1DH

On the street

Versus other Dodds Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 9 Dodds Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,926

Street avg £3,415

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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Area

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Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

90/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bowers Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Riseley CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 1DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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