What kind of home is 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

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

What did 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN sell for?

25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN last sold for £160,000 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £20,000 in April 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2002 and July 2016, 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN rose from £20,000 to £160,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +15.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

The current EPC rating for 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 85 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN use?

The latest EPC at 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN have?

25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

25 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 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN in?

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

How safe is the area around 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

Police records around 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN 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.

What schools are near 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

The closest primary school to 25 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.

How well connected is 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

The closest bus stop to 25 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN is Alexandra Road, 105m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 340m away.

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25 Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1QN

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 25 Prebend Street

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

25 Prebend Street is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1QN). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2018. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 is 44.4% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£175/sq ft) was about 45.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromE52toD63

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 25 Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 25 Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1QN

1decisions10nearby

Flagged:HMO conversion

Apr 2018
HMOAmendment
Outcome in report
Use of premises as House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Reference
18/00302/LDE
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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 25 Prebend Street has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£160,000

Growth on file: 15.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2016Most recent
£160,000
+45.5%over 12 years
14 August 2003
£110,000
+450.0%over 1 year
18 April 2002
£20,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1QN: £205,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in MK40 1QN

On the street

Versus other Prebend Street homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 25 Prebend Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,882

Street avg £1,473

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 110 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

Full Bedford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

328/mo

Falling 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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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