What type of property is 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE?

97b, High Street, MK40 1NE is a mid-terrace house.

When did 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE last change hands?

97b, High Street, MK40 1NE last sold for £215,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE have?

The current EPC rating for 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE?

97b, High Street, MK40 1NE has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE heated?

The latest EPC at 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE located?

97b, High Street, MK40 1NE sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE in a safe area?

Police records around 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE 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 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE?

The closest primary school to 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE is Priory Primary School (574m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (490m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE?

The closest bus stop to 97b, High Street, MK40 1NE is Harpur Street, 168m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 274m away.

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97b, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 97b

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

97b is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1NE). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 32.1% below the 2018 sale of £215,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£454/sq ft) was about 271.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £215,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jan 2009

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 97b, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

97b has no planning applications on record.

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.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 October 2018Most recent
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1NE: £115,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in MK40 1NE

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 97b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

0.2 km

Harpur Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bedford College. 30 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1NE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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