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 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 61–114 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 14 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 13 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 £269,000 is 23.4% 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
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 November 2028
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.
£269,000
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
Price per m²
£2,506
Street avg £2,814
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
328/mo
Falling 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







