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83a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1BY

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 83a

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

83a is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1BY). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 63 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 53–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file.

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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)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Sept 2013
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 83a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

83a 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.

83a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£152,000

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.

Floor Area for 83a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 57 (D)

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 83a

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 · from £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£152k

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MK40 1QN

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MK40 1DZ

£158k

1 Dearne Villas, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1EJ

£160k

1 Heron Quay

MK40 1TH

2 bed1 bath
£144k

1 Priory Court

MK40 1JN

£138k

1 Beckett Court

MK40 1JP

£138k

1 Greyfriars Chambers, Greyfriars

MK40 1HJ

£168k

1 Ashburnham Court, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DY

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.

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 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
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 83a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1BY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.