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2a, Flat 6, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HP

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
36 m²
388 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 43
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 36 m² (around 388 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 36 m² it's 17.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (44 m² median across 14 EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E43
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromF27toE43
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Flat 6, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

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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

£144,000

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.

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.

2a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

43 (E)

Street avg 52 (E)

Below

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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 · from £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.
£146k

2a, Flat 1, Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

Flat
£142k

29 31, Flat 5, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

Flat
£139k

29 31, Flat 1, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

Flat
£139k

2a, Flat 4, Greyfriars

MK40 1HP

Flat
£150k

14 15, Flat 1, St Pauls Square

MK40 1SL

Flat
£138k

2a, Flat 1, Greyfriars

MK40 1HP

Flat
£137k

29 31, Flat 6, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

Flat
£136k

2a, Flat 3, Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

Flat
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

328/mo

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.

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

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2a, Flat 6, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.