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4b, The Avenue, Bedford, MK40 1EF

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 4b

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

4b is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1EF). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (37 m² across 31 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4b, The Avenue, Bedford, MK40 1EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4b has no planning applications on record.

10

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.

4b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£311,000

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 1EF: £325,000 (2021–2007).

On the street

Versus other The Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4b stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 51 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 123 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4b

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

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.
£288k

1 Grafton Road

MK40 1DH

5 bed3 bath
£271k

1 Merchant Gate, Riverside Square

MK40 1AS

£363k

1 3, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DX

2 bed1 bath
£405k

1 Costin Street

MK40 1RD

3 bed2 bath
£426k

1 Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

2 bed
£207k

1 Maitland Street

MK40 1QX

£170k

1 3, Silver Street

MK40 1SY

£170k

1 Ashburnham Court, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DY

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

0.2 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 1EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1EF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

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 4b, The Avenue, Bedford, MK40 1EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.