Philip Larkin House 8 10, Apartment 11, The Avenue, Bedford, MK40 1EF
About Philip Larkin House 8 10
Philip Larkin House 8 10 is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1EF). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1976-1982. At 35 m² this is the 4th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in Philip Larkin House 8 10, where floor areas span 33–49 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 (43 versus a best of 78). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2016); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
Philip Larkin House 8 10's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
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Planning history
Philip Larkin House 8 10 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
Philip Larkin House 8 10 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£143,000
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 5 sales in MK40 1EF: £325,000 (2025–2007).
Versus other The Avenue homes
On co₂ emissions, Philip Larkin House 8 10 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
43 (E)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 39 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
328/mo
Falling 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.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.8dB