Phoenix Chambers, Flat 7, 3 Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 1AN
About Phoenix Chambers
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).
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Energy performance
Phoenix Chambers's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Phoenix Chambers has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Phoenix Chambers has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£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
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
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Closest school
0.3 km
Bedford College. 31 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.9dB