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About Phoenix Chambers
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Phoenix Chambers is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1AN). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Phoenix Chambers (38–48 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 61). The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 38 m² it's 19.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (47 m² median across 4 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Phoenix Chambers's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Phoenix Chambers has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£129,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Versus other Castle Lane homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Phoenix Chambers outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
77 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 46 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St Paul's Square — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 1AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.1dB
Everything within walking distance
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