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Flat B, 3 Maitland Street, Bedford, MK40 1QX

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor mid floor
Floor area
29 m²
312 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Flat B

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

Flat B is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1QX). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in February 2005. At 29 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 is 30.1% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 175.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 B's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Feb 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 February 2027

5 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Aug 2009
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
71%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2017from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromD60toC76
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Feb 2017from Feb 2017
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat B, 3 Maitland Street, Bedford, MK40 1QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat B has no planning applications on record.

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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 B changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£103,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 February 2005Most recent

    £103,000

    +6.2%over 7 months

  2. 7 July 2004

    £97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1QX: £142,000 (2021–2014).

On the street

Versus other Maitland Street homes

Three headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Flat B lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

29 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat B

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 · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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£137k

29 31, Flat 6, Conduit Road

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£131k

101a, Flat 2, High Street

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Flat
£131k

29 31, Flat 2, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

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£131k

29 31, Flat 7, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

Flat
£131k

29 31, Flat 8, Conduit Road

MK40 1EQ

Flat
£138k

2a, Flat 1, Greyfriars

MK40 1HP

Flat
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

River Street — 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 1QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1QX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

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 B, 3 Maitland Street, Bedford, MK40 1QX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.