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

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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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 smallest unit on EPC record across the building (37–46 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 178% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £147,500 in June 2024.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2033

6 years remaining

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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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

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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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

£139,000

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

  1. 13 June 2024Most recent

    £147,500

    +60.3%over 6 years

  2. 3 October 2017

    £92,000

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.

On epc rating, Flat 1 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,986

Street avg £2,913

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
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 · from £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.
£139k

29 31, Flat 1, Conduit Road

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£139k

2a, Flat 4, Greyfriars

MK40 1HP

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£138k

2a, Flat 1, Greyfriars

MK40 1HP

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£137k

29 31, Flat 6, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

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£142k

29 31, Flat 5, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

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£136k

2a, Flat 3, Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

Flat
£136k

2a, Flat 3, Greyfriars

MK40 1HP

Flat
£146k

2a, Flat 1, Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

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

328/mo

Falling 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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 1, 23 Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.