What kind of home is 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN last sold for £182,500 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in September 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

Across 2 sales between September 2002 and August 2023, 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN rose from £40,000 to £182,500, a change of £142,500. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

The current EPC rating for 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2023 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN use?

The latest EPC at 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN had any planning applications?

21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN has council approval for part-single-part-two-storey rear extension granted in October 2023 under ref. 23/01927/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN in?

21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

Police records around 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN 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 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

The closest primary school to 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN is Priory Primary School (360m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (450m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

The closest bus stop to 21 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN is Alexandra Road, 105m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 340m away.

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21 Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1QN

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Prebend Street

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

21 Prebend Street is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1QN). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 88.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £182,500.

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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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jan 2023

EPC improved fromF21toD55

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey rear extension at 21 Prebend Street.

1 application on record at 21 Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1QN

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Oct 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
One and two storey rear extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
23/01927/FUL
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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.

Price for 21 Prebend Street has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£182,500

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

24 August 2023Most recent
£182,500
+356.3%over 20 years
5 September 2002
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1QN: £180,000 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in MK40 1QN

On the street

Versus other Prebend Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 21 Prebend Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,253

Street avg £1,384

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Alexandra Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Priory Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.1dB

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Common questions

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