29a, Rutland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DG
About 29a
29a is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 40 m² this is the 20th smallest of 61 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–232 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 60 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 October 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Wall insulation improved
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
29a 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
29a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£137,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 5 sales in MK40 1DG: £405,000 (2026–2024).
Versus other Rutland Road homes
29a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 46 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Alexandra Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 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.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.1dB