Flat E, 7 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF
About Flat E
Flat E is a one-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK40 2SF). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.
It hasn't traded since November 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 is 19.1% above the 2006 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat E 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.
Sales history & valuation
£131,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£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
Flat C, 7 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF
Sold Dec 2022
£100,000Flat D, 7 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF
Sold Dec 2022
£85,0009 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF
Sold Aug 2011
£280,000Flat B, 7 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF
Sold Nov 2006
£110,000Flat A, 7 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF
Sold Nov 2006
£110,000
Versus other Union Street homes
Flat E outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,558
Street avg £2,844
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB







