What type of property is 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ last sold for £35,893 in August 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ located?

1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

Police records around 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ 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 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School (651m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Goldington Academy (533m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ is Dean Street, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Dean Street, Bedford, MK40 3EQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Dean Street

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

1 Dean Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since August 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 sits 627.2% above the 2001 sale of £35,893. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£46/sq ft) was about 69.8% below the postcode norm. At 72 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 5 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE48toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dean Street, Bedford, MK40 3EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Dean Street 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.

1 Dean Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£35,893

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 August 2001Most recent
£35,893

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3EQ: £186,000 (2020–2006).

Nearby sales in MK40 3EQ

On the street

Versus other Dean Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Dean Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£499

Street avg £1,946

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Above

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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

0.1 km

Dean Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Goldington Academy. 21 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 3EQ 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 3EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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