What kind of home is 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS?

20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS last change hands?

20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS last sold for £268,500 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £52,000 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS changed over time?

Across 4 sales between October 1999 and August 2024, 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS rose from £52,000 to £268,500, a change of £216,500. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS?

20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS use?

The latest EPC at 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS?

20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS in?

20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS sits in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS?

The closest primary school to 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy (410m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS?

The closest bus stop to 20 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS is The Cross, 165m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Dothans Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3JS

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Dothans Close

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

20 Dothans Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3JS). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £268,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£324/sq ft) was about 98% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Sept 2016

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Dothans Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Dothans Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Price for 20 Dothans Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£268,500

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2024Most recent
£268,500
+57.9%over 16 years
25 October 2007
£170,000
+41.7%over 3 years
8 July 2004
£120,000
+130.8%over 4 years
7 October 1999
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3JS: £262,500 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in MK44 3JS

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On the street

Versus other Dothans Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Dothans Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,487

Street avg £2,359

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Cross — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 3JS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 29 points of interest in total.

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