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Flat 3, 11 Gibbons Road, Bedford, MK40 1DQ

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
34 m²
366 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 34 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (34–46 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 47). The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (113 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 3 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromD62toC74
Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Jul 2024from Apr 2014
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 11 Gibbons Road, Bedford, MK40 1DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

2 applications on record at Flat 3, 11 Gibbons Road, Bedford, MK40 1DQ

2decisions10documents10nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Nov 2002
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of second floor to one self contained flat and addition of one gable and two velux windows.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    02/02177/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 1DQ: £219,100 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Gibbons Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 55 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 3

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 · every report is £14.99

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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
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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

7/mo

Rising 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. 31 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 1DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1DQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 3, 11 Gibbons Road, Bedford, MK40 1DQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.