What kind of home is 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

1 Union Street, MK40 2SF is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

1 Union Street, MK40 2SF has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (2,551 sq ft). That makes it about 427% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2SF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF use?

The latest EPC at 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

1 Union Street, MK40 2SF has 3 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in March 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF in?

1 Union Street, MK40 2SF sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF 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 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

The closest primary school to 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF is Priory Primary School (279m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (907m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Union Street, MK40 2SF is Warwick Avenue, 34m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 331m away.

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1 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF

3 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

237 m²

2551 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Union Street

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

1 Union Street is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 2SF). It has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (around 2551 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 237 m² the property is well over the postcode median (47 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

1 Union Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 1 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF

3decisions34documents6nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Jul 2013
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use and conversion of commercial offices (B1 use class) to residential (C3 use class) to create six residential apartments including external alterations.
Reference
13/00501/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
FullMar 2021Decision
AmendmentApr 2014Prior notification for change of use from Class B1 (offices) to Class C3 (dwellinghouses). This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if a decision is not made within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed.Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Union Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£564,000

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 2SF: £110,000 (2022–2006).

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Warwick Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Priory Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

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55 dB

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