What kind of home is 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD?

20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD?

20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1RD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD use?

The latest EPC at 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD?

20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD 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 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD in?

20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD?

Police records around 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD 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 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD?

The closest primary school to 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD is Priory Primary School (348m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (352m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD?

The closest bus stop to 20 Costin Street, MK40 1RD is River Street, 68m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 226m away.

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20 Costin Street, Bedford, MK40 1RD

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 20 Costin Street

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

20 Costin Street is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1RD). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2021. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Costin Street, Bedford, MK40 1RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Costin 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.

20 Costin Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 1RD: £251,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in MK40 1RD

On the street

Versus other Costin Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Costin Street is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Comparables

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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

7/mo

Rising 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.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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