139b, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DN
About 139b
139b is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. 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.
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).
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
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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
139b 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
139b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£141,000
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 4 sales in MK40 1DN: £357,500 (2017–2007).
Versus other Midland Road homes
On epc rating, 139b runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
49 (E)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 129 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 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
0.3 km
Priory Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB