What type of property is 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

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

What was the last sold price for 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN last sold for £100,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2LN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

8 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.

Where is 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN located?

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

Is 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hale Lodge, MK40 2LN is Dorothea Court, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Hale Lodge

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

8 Hale Lodge is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 2LN). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the 4th 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. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (50 versus a best of 76). The latest certificate (January 2024) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). On the market in March 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 is 34% above the 2014 sale price.

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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 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD66toE50

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hale Lodge, St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2014Most recent
£100,000

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.

8 Hale Lodge is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,222

Street avg £2,312

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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.

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£142k

1 Geldonia Court, St Augustines Road

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1 Cobden Square

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1 Albert Street

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£123k

1 Hale Lodge, St Andrews Road

MK40 2LN

£123k

1 Linden Court, Linden Road

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1 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place

MK40 2SL

1 bed1 bath

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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