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

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

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

3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ last sold for £186,000 in December 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in February 2007, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

Across 2 sales between February 2007 and December 2015, 3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ rose from £155,000 to £186,000, a change of £31,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

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

3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3EQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ heated?

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

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

3 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 3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ located?

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

Is 3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Dean Street, MK40 3EQ?

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

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3 Dean Street, Bedford, MK40 3EQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Dean Street

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

3 Dean Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £297,000 sits 59.7% above the 2015 sale of £186,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 79.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. At 71 m² it's 17.4% 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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 December 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromE53toD63

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

3 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.

3 Dean Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£186,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2015Most recent
£186,000
+20.0%over 8 years
12 February 2007
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3EQ: £200,000 (2026–2006).

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.

Floor Area for 3 Dean Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,620

Street avg £1,836

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

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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.

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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

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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