What kind of home is 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ?

12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ last change hands?

12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ last sold for £310,000 in January 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £279,950 in April 2006, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2006 and January 2010, 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ rose from £279,950 to £310,000, a change of £30,050. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in August 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ?

12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (1,615 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3DJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ use?

The latest EPC at 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ?

12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ in?

12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ 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 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ is Castle Newnham School (422m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Newnham School (295m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Devon Road, MK40 3DJ is Tiverton Road, 236m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Devon Road, Bedford, MK40 3DJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

150 m²

1615 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Devon Road

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

12 Devon Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1615 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since January 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2006–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £504,000 sits 62.6% above the 2010 sale of £310,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

12 Devon Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2014

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE40toD56

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Devon Road, Bedford, MK40 3DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Devon Road has no planning applications on record.

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.

12 Devon Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£504,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£310,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

25 January 2010Most recent
£310,000
+10.7%over 3 years
19 April 2006
£279,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3DJ: £550,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in MK40 3DJ

On the street

Versus other Devon Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 12 Devon Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,067

Street avg £2,872

Strongly below

Floor Area

150 m²

Street avg 179 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 8.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

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

Tiverton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Castle Newnham School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 3DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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