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Flat 1, 1 Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1JA). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. At 40 m² this is the 5th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–206 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 15 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 is 68.8% below the 2024 sale of £400,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£929/sq ft) was about 592.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £400,000.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Apr 2016
EPC improved fromE39toD56
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

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

Flat 1 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.

Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£400,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 March 2024Most recent

    £400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1JA: £147,500 (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.

On price per m², Flat 1 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£10,000

Street avg £2,707

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 43 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 1

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.
£126k

29 31, Flat 3, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

Flat
£126k

2a, Flat 2, Greyfriars

MK40 1HP

Flat
£126k

2a, Flat 4, Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

Flat
£127k

29 31, Flat 8, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

Flat
£129k

29 31, Flat 7, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

Flat
£129k

2a, Flat 4, Greyfriars

MK40 1HP

Flat
£130k

2a, Flat 2, Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

Flat
£131k

29 31, Flat 2, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

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