7a, Rutland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DG
About 7a
7a is a detached house in Bedford (MK40 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 88 m² this is the 34th smallest of 60 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–232 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 60 units on file.
At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 59 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
7a 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
7a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£187,000
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: £325,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other Rutland Road homes
On floor area, 7a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
59 (D)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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.
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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