Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1a, Dean Street, Bedford, MK40 3EQ
5 planning records
Estimated value
£296,000
- Since the 2020 sale (£253,000)+17%
- Against MK40 3EQ's recent median (£186,000)+59%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£296,000
- Against its 2020 sale (£253,000)+17%
- Against MK40 3EQ's recent median (£186,000)+59%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 72 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3EQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
72 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in MK40 3EQ
5 sales, median £186,000 (2026–2006)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 5 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
30 October 2020Most recent
£253,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3EQ: £186,000 (2026–2006).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1a, Dean Street, Bedford, MK40 3EQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- A planning decision worth checkingIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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 £296,000 is 17% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£326/sq ft) was about 125.9% 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 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
A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 November 2033
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
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
5decisions86documents1nearby
Flagged:Change of use
- Jan 2020AmendmentOutcome 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
- More recent applications — locked
- Change of UseMar 2022Decision
- AmendmentApr 2021Decision
+ 2 more applications in the report
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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 £1,657
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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.
Crime
328/mo
Falling 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.
Nearest schools
- Goldington AcademySecondary533m
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary651m
- Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary654m
- Castle Newnham SchoolSecondary894m
Nearest stops
- Dean StreetBus stop92m
- Wendover ShopsBus stop96m
- Polhill AvenueBus stop143m
- Castle RoadBus stop240m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
- Public Order447 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime353 reports6%
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
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 72 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3EQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1a was lodged in November 2023 at band D and is valid until November 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 5 applications are matched to 1a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 21 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 3EQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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