12 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB
About 12 Broad Reach
12 Broad Reach is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3PB). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. At 87 m² this is the 10th smallest of 13 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 61–114 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 13 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.
At 87 m² it's 20.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 12 EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (February 2016). Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 is 28.4% above the 2016 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
12 Broad Reach 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
£280,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 15 years.
£218,000
Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
26 February 2016Most recent
£218,000
+147.7%over 15 years7 December 2000
£88,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3PB: £250,000 (2021–2016).
Nearby sales in MK40 3PB
6 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB
Sold Sept 2021
£216,0005 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB
Sold Dec 2019
£280,0009 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB
Sold Dec 2018
£250,0004 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB
Sold Aug 2017
£260,00014 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB
Sold Feb 2016
£225,000
Versus other Broad Reach homes
Floor Area for 12 Broad Reach runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,506
Street avg £2,818
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 79 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Rothsay Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Bedford Free School. 28 schools nearby.
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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB







