What kind of home is 1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

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

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

1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ last sold for £253,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

The current EPC rating for 1a, 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.

How big is 1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

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

What heating system does 1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ use?

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

What planning history does 1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ have?

The most recent planning decision at 1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ was a refusal for change of use (ref. 21/03322/CPNMA) in March 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ in?

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

What is crime like near 1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

Police records around 1a, 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.

What schools are near 1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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.

What transport links are near 1a, Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

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

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1a, Dean Street, Bedford, MK40 3EQ

5 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. 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.

Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 is 30% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£326/sq ft) was about 140% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 5 refused. At 72 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 5 EPCs). Last sale on file: £253,000 in October 2020.

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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 1a, Dean Street, Bedford, MK40 3EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A change of use to residential application was refused at 1a in 2022.

5 applications on record at 1a, Dean Street, Bedford, MK40 3EQ

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Flagged:Change of use

Jan 2020
Amendment
Outcome in report
Prior notification for change of use from Offices (Use Class B1(a)) to dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3).This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
19/02591/CPNO
Full record in report
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Change of UseMar 2022Decision
AmendmentApr 2021Prior notification for change of use from Offices (Use Class B1(a)) to dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3).This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.Decision

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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 1a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£329,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£253,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 October 2020Most recent
£253,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3EQ: £164,995 (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.

1a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,514

Street avg £1,343

Strongly above

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

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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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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

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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