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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).
Sale prices here have outpaced Bedford HPI: 7.5% per year against 0% for the wider region. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 88.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £182,500.
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
A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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.
- Oct 2023ExtensionFullGrant Permission
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
One and two storey rear extension
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
See how we calculated this£195,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 21 years.
Last sold (2023)
£182,500
Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
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
Floor Area
81 m²
Street avg 112 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Alexandra Road — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB
Everything within walking distance
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