What type of property is Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF is a mid-terrace house.

When did Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF last change hands?

Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF last sold for £85,000 in December 2022, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in November 2006, so prices have been falling over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

Across 2 sales between November 2006 and December 2022, Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF fell from £90,000 to £85,000, a change of £5,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

The current EPC rating for Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (258 sq ft). That makes it about 49% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2SF. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF heated?

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

What council tax band is Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

Flat D, 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.

Where is Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF located?

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

Is Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF in a safe area?

Police records around Flat D, 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.

Which schools serve Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

The closest primary school to Flat D, 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.

What is the nearest station to Flat D, 7 Union Street, MK40 2SF?

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

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

24 m²

258 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat D

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

Flat D is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 2SF). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 24 m² it sits well below the postcode median (49 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £99,000 is 16.5% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 41.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £85,000 in December 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Jul 2009

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

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

Flat D 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.

Latest sale on Flat D was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£99,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£85,000

Growth on file: -0.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

21 December 2022Most recent
£85,000
-5.6%over 16 years
2 November 2006
£90,000

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.

On floor area, Flat D runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,542

Street avg £2,704

Strongly above

Floor Area

24 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

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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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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