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Flat 1, 41 Grafton Road, Bedford, MK40 1DJ

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
29 m²
312 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. At 29 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–33 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2026. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 60% above the 2025 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 125.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £75,000 — fresh data. At 29 m² it sits well below the postcode median (52 m² across 34 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 April 2036

9 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 41 Grafton Road, Bedford, MK40 1DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 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.

Flat 1 has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£75,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 November 2025Most recent

    £75,000

    +417.2%over 25 years

  2. 10 February 2000

    £14,500

  3. 31 October 1997

    £14,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1DJ: £123,000 (2026–2020).

On the street

Versus other Grafton Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Flat 1 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,586

Street avg £1,690

Above

Floor Area

29 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 1

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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.
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£127k

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£113k

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£129k

2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars

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£131k

101a, Flat 2, High Street

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£131k

29 31, Flat 2, Conduit Road

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£131k

29 31, Flat 7, Conduit Road

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Flat
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

Bedford Railway Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Priory Primary School. 30 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 1DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1DJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

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 Flat 1, 41 Grafton Road, Bedford, MK40 1DJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.