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Flat 6, 41 Grafton Road, Bedford, MK40 1DJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
28 m²
301 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Flat 6

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

Flat 6 is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. At 28 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (28–33 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 58). The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good.

Most recent transfer was January 2026 at £80,000 — fresh data. At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (52 m² across 34 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £100,000 is 25% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 151.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 6's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromB84toC76
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 6, 41 Grafton Road, Bedford, MK40 1DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 6 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.

Price for Flat 6 has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£100,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£80,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 January 2026Most recent

    £80,000

    +424.6%over 26 years
  2. 23 June 1999

    £15,250

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.

On years held, Flat 6 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £1,668

Strongly above

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 6

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 · from £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

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 6, 41 Grafton Road, Bedford, MK40 1DJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.