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139a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DN

1 planning record

Estimated value

£379,000

  • Since the 2007 sale (£405,000)-6%
  • Against MK40 1DN's recent median (£357,500)+6%

Newest record on this page: November 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£379,000

  • Against its 2007 sale (£405,000)-6%
  • Against MK40 1DN's recent median (£357,500)+6%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 139a is modelled from its 37 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 1DN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    37 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2021

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007

  • Recent sales in MK40 1DN

    2 sales, median £357,500 (2010–2008)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: August 2010Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 February 2007Most recent

    £405,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in MK40 1DN: £357,500 (2010–2008).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 139a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DN. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 139a

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

139a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (37–165 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (49 versus a best of 70). The latest certificate (November 2021) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2021); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in February 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (136 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: subdivision approved in 2003. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
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Everything you need to know about 139a

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 November 2031

4 years remaining
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 139a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

1 application on record at 139a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DN

1decisions10nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Jun 2003
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of mixed retail/residential premises to retail unit, two flats and one maisonette.

    Reference
    03/00205/FUL
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On the street

Versus other Midland Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 139a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
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

Alexandra Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Priory Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Priory Primary SchoolPrimary289m
  • Bedford College16 plus567m
  • Bedford Free SchoolSecondary679m
  • Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary911m

Nearest stops

  • Alexandra RoadBus stop116m
  • Bedford Railway StationBus stop264m
  • Bedford Railway StationBus stop271m
  • Bedford Rail StationRailway station273m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
  • Public Order447 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime353 reports6%

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 1DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1DN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 139a is modelled from its 37 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 1DN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 139a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 139a was lodged in November 2021 at band E and is valid until November 2031. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 139a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 29 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 1DN, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
139a is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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