What kind of home is 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

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

How energy efficient is 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

The current EPC rating for 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (586 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2LN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN use?

The latest EPC at 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN 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 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN in?

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

Is 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN 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 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

The closest bus stop to 7 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN is Dorothea Court, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

586 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Hale Lodge

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

7 Hale Lodge is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 2LN). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 586 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 54 m² this is the 7th 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, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2010) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 55). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar 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.

7 Hale Lodge's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Jun 2020

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Hale Lodge, St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Hale Lodge 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.

7 Hale Lodge has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£148,000

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 2LN: £145,000 (2020–2015).

Nearby sales in MK40 2LN

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.

On habitable rooms, 7 Hale Lodge stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 62 (D)

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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.

£145k

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MK40 2JB

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1 Geldonia Court, St Augustines Road

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£138k

1 Harpur Apartments, Harpur Street

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Flat

£137k

1 Beech Court, Bromham Road

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£123k

1 Hale Lodge, St Andrews Road

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£123k

1 Linden Court, Linden Road

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1 Hillier Court, 21 Union Street

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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

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

0.2 km

Dorothea Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Castle Newnham School. 26 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 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

FAQ

Common questions

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