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2a, Flat 5, Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1
Floor area
33 m²
355 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1JA). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 33 m² it's 21.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (42 m² median across 99 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 6)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.3 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2009from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromF34toE44
Low Energy Lighting
14%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2011from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromE44toD65
Low Energy Lighting
43%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2020from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromD65toE46
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Nov 2020from Aug 2020
EPC improved fromE46toD57
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Sept 2023from Nov 2020
EPC improved fromD57toC70
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Flat 5, Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA, 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

£132,000

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.

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

On the street

Versus other Alexandra Road homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 2a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly 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 · every report is £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.
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£130k

2a, Flat 2, Alexandra Road

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£135k

101a, Flat 1, High Street

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£135k

29 31, Flat 1, Conduit Road

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£135k

2a, Flat 1, Alexandra Road

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£129k

29 31, Flat 7, Conduit Road

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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

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.

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

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
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 5, Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.