Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
17 Cobden Square, Bedford, MK40 2JE
Estimated value
£234,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£200,000)+17%
- Against MK40 2JE's recent median (£185,000)+26%
Newest record on this page: September 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£234,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£200,000)+17%
- Against MK40 2JE's recent median (£185,000)+26%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 17 Cobden Square is modelled from its 77 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 2JE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
77 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in MK40 2JE
5 sales, median £185,000 (2021–2017)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
17 Cobden Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
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
What this page doesn't show
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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 £234,000 is 17% 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.
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 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
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 February 2033
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
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.
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But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 85 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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.
Crime
328/mo
Falling 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.
Nearest schools
- Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary491m
- Priory Primary SchoolPrimary595m
- Edith Cavell Primary SchoolPrimary844m
- Bedford College16 plus976m
Nearest stops
- Tavistock CourtBus stop133m
- Queen StreetBus stop216m
- Chandos StreetBus stop291m
- Robinson PoolBus stop324m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
- Public Order447 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime353 reports6%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 17 Cobden Square is modelled from its 77 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 2JE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 17 Cobden Square. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 17 Cobden Square was lodged in February 2023 at band D and is valid until February 2033. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 17 Cobden Square. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 28 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 2JE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 17 Cobden Square is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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