What kind of home is 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA have?

The current EPC rating for 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in May 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1JA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA use?

The latest EPC at 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA in?

13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

Police records around 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA 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 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

The closest primary school to 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA is Priory Primary School (170m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (590m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

The closest bus stop to 13b, Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA is Alexandra Road, 110m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 238m away.

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13b, Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 13b

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

13b is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1JA). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 January 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from May 2011

EPC improved fromG17toE44

Hot Water

ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13b, Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13b 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.

13b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£122,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1JA: £340,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK40 1JA

On the street

Versus other Alexandra Road homes

Four headline reads against 94 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 13b runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

44 (E)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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.

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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

328/mo

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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