What type of property is 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN last change hands?

31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN last sold for £119,000 in November 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

The current EPC rating for 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1QN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

31 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.

Where is 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN located?

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

How safe is the area around 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

Police records around 31 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.

Which schools serve 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

The closest primary school to 31 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 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN?

The closest bus stop to 31 Prebend Street, MK40 1QN is Alexandra Road, 105m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 340m away.

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31 Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1QN

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 31 Prebend Street

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

31 Prebend Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1QN). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in November 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 79% above the 2006 sale of £119,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 August 2028

1 year remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Prebend Street 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.

31 Prebend Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£119,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 November 2006Most recent
£119,000

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.

Price per m²

£1,293

Street avg £1,531

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Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Dame Alice Street

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1 Maitland Street

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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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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 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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