What type of property is 121 High Street, MK40 1NU?

121 High Street, MK40 1NU is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 121 High Street, MK40 1NU have?

The current EPC rating for 121 High Street, MK40 1NU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 121 High Street, MK40 1NU?

121 High Street, MK40 1NU has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 121 High Street, MK40 1NU heated?

The latest EPC at 121 High Street, MK40 1NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 121 High Street, MK40 1NU have?

121 High Street, MK40 1NU has 4 planning records on file (2 approved, 2 refused), most recent in April 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 121 High Street, MK40 1NU located?

121 High Street, MK40 1NU sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 121 High Street, MK40 1NU?

Police records around 121 High Street, MK40 1NU show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 121 High Street, MK40 1NU?

The closest primary school to 121 High Street, MK40 1NU is Priory Primary School (574m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (584m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 121 High Street, MK40 1NU?

The closest bus stop to 121 High Street, MK40 1NU is The Broadway, 104m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 292m away.

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121 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NU

4 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 121 High Street

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

121 High Street is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1NU). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 82 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 67–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused.

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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 3)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 November 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Nov 2024from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC75

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 121 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 121 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NU

4decisions38documents10nearby

Mar 2006
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Alterations to shop front and installation of external shutters.
Reference
06/00052/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
AdvertisingApr 2017Decision
Change Of UseApr 2017Decision

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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.

121 High Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£218,000

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.

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 121 High Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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.

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Crime

328/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Broadway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Priory Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 1NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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80 dB

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