12 Rutland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DG
About 12 Rutland Road
12 Rutland Road is a five-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 59 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £280,000 — fresh data. Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 54.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
12 Rutland Road 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
12 Rutland Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.
£287,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 25 years.
£280,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
16 July 2025Most recent
£280,000
+237.3%over 24 years31 August 2000
£83,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1DG: £325,000 (2025–2023).
Versus other Rutland Road homes
On years held, 12 Rutland Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,258
Street avg £1,743
Floor Area
124 m²
Street avg 139 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 6.7 t/year
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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
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.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.1dB