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12 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB

Notable views
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Broad Reach

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

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.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF28toD60
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Broad Reach has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£218,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 February 2016Most recent

    £218,000

    +147.7%over 15 years
  2. 7 December 2000

    £88,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3PB: £250,000 (2021–2016).

On the street

Versus other Broad Reach homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 12 Broad Reach runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,506

Street avg £2,818

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Broad Reach

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 3PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 3PB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.