18d, Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA
About 18d
18d is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1JA). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. At 42 m² this is the 51st smallest of 100 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–206 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 100 units on file.
It hasn't traded since March 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2000–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 78.6% above the 2007 sale of £70,000.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
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Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
18d 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.
Sales history & valuation
18d saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£125,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 7 years.
£70,000
Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
9 March 2007Most recent
£70,000
+16.8%over 3 years15 April 2003
£59,950
+41.1%over 2 years20 July 2000
£42,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1JA: £340,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in MK40 1JA
18b, Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA
Sold Jun 2025
£85,000Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA
Sold Jun 2024
£147,500Flat 1, 1 Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA
Sold Mar 2024
£400,00020 Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA
Sold Jul 2023
£365,00015 Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA
Sold Jul 2023
£340,000
Versus other Alexandra Road homes
18d outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,667
Street avg £2,976
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 43 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.7dB