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About 4 Greyfriars Chambers
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
4 Greyfriars Chambers is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 50 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 4 Greyfriars Chambers (33–50 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 63). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 50 m² it's 26.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (40 m² median across 24 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.
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)
Oct 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 4 Greyfriars Chambers, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Dec 2013AmendmentRefuse Permission
Prior notification for change of use from Class B1 (offices) to Class C3 (dwellinghouses). This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if a decision is not made within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
4 Greyfriars Chambers has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£159,000
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.
Versus other Greyfriars homes
Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 4 Greyfriars Chambers stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
49 (E)
Street avg 53 (E)
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 42 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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
Bus Station — bus station.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.2dB
Everything within walking distance
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