What kind of home is Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF sell for?

Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF last sold for £110,000 in November 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF have?

The current EPC rating for Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. It has dropped from a D recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF use?

The latest EPC at Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF 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 Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF in?

Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

Police records around Flat A, 7 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 Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

The closest primary school to Flat A, 7 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.

How well connected is Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

The closest bus stop to Flat A, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF is Warwick Avenue, 34m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 331m away.

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Flat A, 7 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat A

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

Flat A is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 2SF). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since November 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 is 10% above the 2006 sale price.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
ConciergeYes

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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.

Flat A sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD55toE54

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat A, 7 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat A 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

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£110,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 November 2006Most recent
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2SF: £110,000 (2022–2006).

Nearby sales in MK40 2SF

On the street

Versus other Union Street homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Flat A lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,340

Street avg £2,875

Strongly below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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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 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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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