What type of property is 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE?

17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE?

17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE last sold for £200,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE?

17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE?

17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE 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.

Where is 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE located?

17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE?

Police records around 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE 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 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE?

The closest primary school to 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE is Livingstone Primary School (491m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (976m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE?

The closest bus stop to 17 Cobden Square, MK40 2JE is Tavistock Court, 133m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 501m away.

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17 Cobden Square, Bedford, MK40 2JE

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 17 Cobden Square

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

17 Cobden Square is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 2JE). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 11% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 131.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £200,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 3)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2017from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2023from Jul 2017

EPC improved fromC72toD60

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Cobden Square, Bedford, MK40 2JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Cobden Square 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.

17 Cobden Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2JE: £185,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in MK40 2JE

On the street

Versus other Cobden Square homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17 Cobden Square stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,597

Street avg £1,504

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£142k

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MK40 2NL

2 bed1 bath

£210k

1 Chesterton Mews

MK40 2TB

3 bed

£117k

1 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place

MK40 2SL

1 bed1 bath

£212k

1 Lansdowne Terrace, Dynevor Road

MK40 2BN

£211k

1 Foster Hill Road

MK40 2ES

£242k

1 De Montfort Place

MK40 2FN

£203k

1 Gresham Court, Kimbolton Road

MK40 2PG

£253k

1 Eton Court, Pemberley Avenue

MK40 2LH

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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 2JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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