What type of property is 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ last change hands?

4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ last sold for £150,000 in March 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £76,500 in June 2002, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

Across 2 sales between June 2002 and March 2004, 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ rose from £76,500 to £150,000, a change of £73,500. That works out to roughly +48.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ have?

4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ has council approval for rear extension granted in December 2002 under ref. 02/02483/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ located?

4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

Police records around 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ 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 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

The closest primary school to 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ is Priory Primary School (208m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (525m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Church Street, MK40 1HZ is Alexandra Road, 51m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 214m away.

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4 Church Street, Bedford, MK40 1HZ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Church Street

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

4 Church Street is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory and a basement.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in March 2004. Across 2002–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 48.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 sits 81.3% above the 2004 sale of £150,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 2 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
BasementYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromE50toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

31%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Church Street, Bedford, MK40 1HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Church Street has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 4 Church Street, Bedford, MK40 1HZ

2decisions2extensions10nearby

Sept 2002
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two storey rear extension.
Reference
02/01926/FUL
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ExtensionDec 2002Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Church Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 48.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£150,000

Growth on file: 48.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

5 March 2004Most recent
£150,000
+96.1%over 1 year
19 June 2002
£76,500

Median price across the last 3 sales in MK40 1HZ: £65,000 (2011–1996).

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Area

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Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Alexandra Road — bus stop.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

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Common questions

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