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79a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1BY

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 79a

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

79a is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1BY). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 53 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (53–63 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (69 versus a worst of 46). The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 53 m² it's 15.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (63 m² median across 4 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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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.

79a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 March 2036

9 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 79a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1BY

1 live now
0decisions25documents10nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Oct 2025
    Change of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Prior notification for change of use from a use in Class E (commercial, business and service) or betting office, or payday loan shop of schedule 2 of the Use Classes Order, to a mixed use for any purpose in Class E, or betting office, or payday loan shop of the Use Classes Order and as up to 2 flats. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed

    Documents
    25 docs on file
    Reference
    25/02138/CPNG
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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.

79a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 1 sales in MK40 1BY: £3,500,000 (2025–2025).

On the street

Versus other Midland Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 79a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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Everything you need to know about 79a

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

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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
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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

328/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

River Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Priory Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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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 1BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1BY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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