What kind of home is 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1HP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

2a, Flat 2, 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.

Which area is 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP in?

2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

Police records around 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

The closest primary school to 2a, Flat 2, 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 transport links are near 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, MK40 1HP is Bus Station, 98m away. The nearest bus option is River Street, 122m away.

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2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1HP). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

2a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE46toD61

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£129,000

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 2a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 50 (E)

Above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling 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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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

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70 dB

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80 dB

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