What kind of home is 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN is a semi-detached house.

When did 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN last change hands?

5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN last sold for £34,000 in February 1995, around 31 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2LN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN use?

The latest EPC at 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN 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.

Which area is 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN in?

5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

Police records around 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

The closest primary school to 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN is Castle Newnham School (828m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Newnham School (601m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN is Dorothea Court, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Hale Lodge, St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LN

Estimated value

£134,000

Since the 1995 sale (£34,000)+294%
Against MK40 2LN's recent median (£145,000)-8%

Newest record on this page: September 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£134,000

Against its 1995 sale (£34,000)+294%
Against MK40 2LN's recent median (£145,000)-8%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 5 Hale Lodge is modelled from its 44 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 2LN. 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
44 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2018
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 1995
Recent sales in MK40 2LN
5 sales, median £145,000 (2020–2015)

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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

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Hale Lodge's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Sales timeline

17 February 1995Most recent
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2LN: £145,000 (2020–2015).

Nearby sales in MK40 2LN

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 5 Hale Lodge, St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LN. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 5 Hale Lodge

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

5 Hale Lodge is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 2LN). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). At 44 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–57 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 11 units on file.

It hasn't traded since February 1995, a hold of 31 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 sits 294.1% above the 1995 sale of £34,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£72/sq ft) was about 68.2% below the postcode norm. At 44 m² it's 15.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 10 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 October 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromC76toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hale Lodge, St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hale Lodge has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Hale Lodge homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Hale Lodge is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£773

Street avg £2,493

Strongly below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

328/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Dorothea Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Castle Newnham School. 26 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Castle Newnham SchoolSecondary601m
Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary828m
St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary902m
Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km

Nearest stops

Dorothea CourtBus stop152m
School HouseBus stop212m
St Andrews SchoolBus stop254m
St Michaels RoadBus stop255m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
Public Order447 reports8%
Vehicle Crime353 reports6%

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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 2LN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Comparables

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Method

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 5 Hale Lodge is modelled from its 44 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 2LN. 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 5 Hale Lodge. 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 5 Hale Lodge was lodged in October 2018 at band D and is valid until October 2028. 2 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 5 Hale Lodge. 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 26 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 2LN, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 5 Hale Lodge is in council tax band A. 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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