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23 Dame Alice Street, Bedford, MK40 1BS

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 23 Dame Alice Street

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

23 Dame Alice Street is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1BS). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. At 42 m² this is the 12th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–54 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 22 units on file.

15 years since the last transfer (August 2011). Across 2003–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 is 34% above the 2011 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Central heatingYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from May 2011
EPC improved fromC70toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Dame Alice Street, Bedford, MK40 1BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Dame Alice Street has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 notable applications 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.

23 Dame Alice Street saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£97,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 August 2011Most recent

    £97,000

    +2.1%over 5 years
  2. 22 September 2005

    £95,000

    +11.8%over 1 year
  3. 21 November 2003

    £84,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1BS: £145,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Dame Alice Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,310

Street avg £2,585

Below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 43 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Dame Alice Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Harpur Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Priory Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 1BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1BS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Dame Alice Street, Bedford, MK40 1BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.