What type of property is 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD?

1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in March 2009 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD?

1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 46% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1LD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD had any planning applications?

1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD?

1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD 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 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD located?

1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD 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 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD?

The closest primary school to 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD is Priory Primary School (475m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (514m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Lime Street, MK40 1LD is Harpur Street, 66m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 183m away.

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1a, Lime Street, Bedford, MK40 1LD

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1LD). 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. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (40–106 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 27 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.

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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.

1a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 7)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2009from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromG13toF32

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

70%15%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2009from Mar 2009

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

15%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2009from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromF24toE43

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Nov 2022from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromE43toD68

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2022from Nov 2022

EPC improved fromD68toC78

Apr 2023from Dec 2022

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Lime Street, Bedford, MK40 1LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1a, Lime Street, Bedford, MK40 1LD

1decisions3documents10nearby

Oct 2005
Amendment
Outcome in report
Change of use from A1 retail to A2 office.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
05/02205/COU
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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 3 sales in MK40 1LD: £71,000 (2018–2017).

Nearby sales in MK40 1LD

On the street

Versus other Lime Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Harpur Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 1LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

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Common questions

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