What type of property is 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ last sold for £225,000 in May 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

The current EPC rating for 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ heated?

The latest EPC at 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ 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 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ located?

6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ in a safe area?

Police records around 6b, 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 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

The closest primary school to 6b, 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.

How well connected is 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ?

The closest bus stop to 6b, Church Street, MK40 1HZ is Alexandra Road, 51m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 214m away.

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6b, Church Street, Bedford, MK40 1HZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6b

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

6b is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

Held since May 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 22.2% above the 2002 sale price.

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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.

6b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6b, Church Street, Bedford, MK40 1HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6b 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.

6b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 May 2002Most recent
£225,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in MK40 1HZ: £70,750 (2011–1996).

Nearby sales in MK40 1HZ

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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

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

Low

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Common questions

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