What kind of home is 97c, High Street, MK40 1NE?

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

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

97c, High Street, MK40 1NE last sold for £87,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,500 in May 2008, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 97c, High Street, MK40 1NE?

Across 2 sales between May 2008 and March 2016, 97c, High Street, MK40 1NE fell from £102,500 to £87,000, a change of £15,500. That works out to roughly -2.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 97c, High Street, MK40 1NE?

The current EPC rating for 97c, High Street, MK40 1NE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 97c, High Street, MK40 1NE?

97c, High Street, MK40 1NE has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 97c, High Street, MK40 1NE use?

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

Which area is 97c, High Street, MK40 1NE in?

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

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

Police records around 97c, 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.

What schools are near 97c, High Street, MK40 1NE?

The closest primary school to 97c, 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 is the nearest station to 97c, High Street, MK40 1NE?

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

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97c, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 97c

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

97c is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1NE). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (June 2013) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from June 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2008–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 is 47.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 49.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016).

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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.

97c's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

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

97c 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

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£87,000

Growth on file: -2.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2016Most recent
£87,000
-15.1%over 7 years
12 May 2008
£102,500

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

68 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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

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FAQ

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