What type of property is 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS?

5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS last change hands?

5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS last sold for £283,500 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,500 in December 2005, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2005 and April 2023, 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS rose from £142,500 to £283,500, a change of £141,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS?

5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS?

5 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.

Where is 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS located?

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

Is 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS 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.

Which schools serve 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS?

The closest primary school to 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy (410m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Dothans Close, MK44 3JS is The Cross, 165m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Dothans Close

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

5 Dothans Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3JS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 107.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £283,500 in April 2023.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
GarageYes
Summer houseYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Sept 2026

Current Certificate

Sept 2016

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 September 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dothans Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dothans Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Dothans Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£283,500

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

3 April 2023Most recent
£283,500
+98.9%over 17 years
2 December 2005
£142,500

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

Nearby sales in MK44 3JS

On the street

Versus other Dothans Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Dothans Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,500

Street avg £2,357

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

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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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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

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

0.2 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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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