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2a, Flat 8, Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
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 31 m² (around 334 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2023. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

It hasn't traded since September 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 is 24% above the 2000 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£375/sq ft) was about 179.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 31 m² it's 26.2% 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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.3 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Flat 8, 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 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2000)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 September 2000Most recent

    £125,000

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

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.

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

Price per m²

£4,032

Street avg £2,899

Strongly above

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

26 years

Street avg 15 years

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.
£154k

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£153k

14 15, Flat 2, St Pauls Square

MK40 1SL

Flat
£151k

16a, Flat 2, Dame Alice Street

MK40 1BP

Flat
£147k

16a, Flat 1, Dame Alice Street

MK40 1BP

Flat
£147k

16a, Flat 4, Dame Alice Street

MK40 1BP

Flat
£146k

101a, Flat 2, High Street

MK40 1NE

Flat
£167k

2a, Flat 3, Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

Flat
£142k

14 15, Flat 1, St Pauls Square

MK40 1SL

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