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20e, Cornwall Road, Bedford, MK40 3DH

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 43
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 20e

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

20e is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3DH). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 38 m² this is the 10th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–334 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since November 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 36% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 91.2% above the 2002 sale of £68,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E43
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from May 2009
EPC improved fromE45toF27
Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2023from May 2019
EPC improved fromF27toE43
Heating System
Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20e, Cornwall Road, Bedford, MK40 3DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20e has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 36.0% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2002)

£68,000

Growth on file: 36.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 November 2002Most recent

    £68,000

    +161.5%over 3 years

  2. 22 September 1999

    £26,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3DH: £192,500 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Cornwall Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20e runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,789

Street avg £2,551

Below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 42 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20e

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£191k

1 Abrahams Close

MK40 3EJ

1 bed1 bath
£198k

1 Appledore Road

MK40 3UZ

2 bed1 bath
£198k

1 Charlbury Court, Merton Road

MK40 3AE

£257k

1 Crediton Close

MK40 3DU

2 bed
£261k

1 Dean Street

MK40 3EQ

2 bed1 bath
£291k

1 Broad Reach, The Embankment

MK40 3PB

£301k

1 Fontwell Close

MK40 3UR

2 bed1 bath
£313k

1 Crediton Mews

MK40 3FB

3 bed
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

St Michaels Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Castle Newnham School. 26 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 3DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 3DH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20e, Cornwall Road, Bedford, MK40 3DH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.