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113a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DA

Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
32 m²
344 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 113a

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

113a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1DA). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 32 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (32–108 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 9 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

Held since August 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at -9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 12% above the 2006 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

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Jan 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from May 2009
EPC improved fromC70toD62
Low Energy Lighting
16%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 113a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

113a has no planning applications on record.

10

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.
Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -9.0% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2006)

£150,000

Growth on file: -9.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 August 2006Most recent

    £150,000

    -33.3%over 4 years
  2. 15 May 2002

    £225,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in MK40 1DA: £184,500 (2022–2000).

On the street

Versus other Midland Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 113a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 50 (E)

Above

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 113a

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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Alexandra Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 1DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1DA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

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 113a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.