What type of property is 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB?

15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB last change hands?

15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB last sold for £61,500 in June 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB?

The current EPC rating for 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB?

15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB?

15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB 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.

Where is 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB located?

15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB 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.

Which schools serve 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB?

The closest primary school to 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB is Livingstone Primary School (472m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (918m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB?

The closest bus stop to 15 Albert Street, MK40 2JB is Tavistock Court, 126m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 423m away.

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15 Albert Street, Bedford, MK40 2JB

Property type

End terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Albert Street

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

15 Albert Street is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 2JB). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 46 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 74).

Held since June 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 88.6% above the 2009 sale of £61,500.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Albert Street, Bedford, MK40 2JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Albert Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£61,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 June 2009Most recent
£61,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2JB: £120,000 (2023–2011).

Nearby sales in MK40 2JB

On the street

Versus other Albert Street homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 15 Albert Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,337

Street avg £1,654

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Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 52 m²

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Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.5 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.

£117k

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MK40 2SL

1 bed1 bath

£142k

1 Geldonia Court, St Augustines Road

MK40 2NL

2 bed1 bath

£117k

1 Claydon Court, Foster Hill Road

MK40 2ES

£114k

1 Aspley Court, Warwick Avenue

MK40 2UH

£210k

1 Chesterton Mews

MK40 2TB

3 bed

£123k

1 Hale Lodge, St Andrews Road

MK40 2LN

£123k

1 Linden Court, Linden Road

MK40 2DG

£108k

1 Boswell Court

MK40 2JH

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tavistock Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Livingstone Primary School. 28 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 2JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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