What type of property is 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

The current EPC rating for 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1HP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP heated?

The latest EPC at 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP located?

20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP in a safe area?

Police records around 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

The closest primary school to 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP is Priory Primary School (246m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (453m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

The closest bus stop to 20a, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP is Bus Station, 98m away. The nearest bus option is River Street, 122m away.

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20a, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20a

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

20a is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1HP). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 60 m² this is the 11th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

At 60 m² the property is well over the postcode median (44 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD61

Windows

SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20a, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

20a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

On the street

Versus other Greyfriars homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 20a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 49 (E)

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£147k

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1 Greyfriars Chambers, Greyfriars

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1 Beckett Court

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£137k

1 Priory Court

MK40 1JN

£159k

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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

Bus Station — bus station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Priory Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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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 1HP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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