What kind of home is Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU have?

The current EPC rating for Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU is F with a score of 36 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (312 sq ft). That makes it about 54% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU use?

The latest EPC at Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU in?

Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

Police records around Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU 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 Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

The closest primary school to Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU is Priory Primary School (339m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (387m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

The closest bus stop to Flat A, 20 Battison Street, MK40 1QU is Alexandra Road, 97m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 262m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

Flat A, 20 Battison Street, Bedford, MK40 1QU

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

29 m²

312 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 36

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat A

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

Flat A is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows an F (score 36), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 6 certificates since October 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 29 m² it sits well below the postcode median (60 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat A

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat A sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

F36

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Oct 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2015from Oct 2014

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2020from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromF34toE46

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2021from Jul 2020

EPC improved fromE46toD60

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2024from Jul 2021

EPC improved fromD60toF36

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion

Hot water system changed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC FPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat A, 20 Battison Street, Bedford, MK40 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat A 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.

Flat A has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1QU: £197,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in MK40 1QU

On the street

Versus other Battison Street homes

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

On epc rating, Flat A runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

36 (F)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

29 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat A

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat A, 20 Battison Street, Bedford, MK40 1QU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.