4 Battison Street, Bedford, MK40 1QU
About 4 Battison Street
4 Battison Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). At 59 m² this is the 16th smallest of 33 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 33 units on file.
Held since December 2003 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 sits 79.4% above the 2003 sale of £77,500. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- ParkingYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
4 Battison 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.
Sales history & valuation
4 Battison Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£139,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£77,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
19 December 2003Most recent
£77,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1QU: £197,000 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in MK40 1QU
Versus other Battison Street homes
On floor area, 4 Battison Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,314
Street avg £2,174
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 35 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Closest school
0.3 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.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.1dB