What type of property is Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA last sold for £147,500 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £92,000 in October 2017, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

Across 2 sales between October 2017 and June 2024, Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA rose from £92,000 to £147,500, a change of £55,500. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1JA. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA located?

Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

Police records around Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 23 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 transport links are near Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JA is Alexandra Road, 110m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 238m away.

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Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

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 a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1JA). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–46 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (79 versus a worst of 64). The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 177% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £147,500 in June 2024.

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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.

Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC79

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

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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

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£147,500

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

13 June 2024Most recent
£147,500
+60.3%over 6 years
3 October 2017
£92,000

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, Flat 1 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,986

Street avg £2,901

Strongly above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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