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

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 14 Broad Reach

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

14 Broad Reach is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3PB). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity. At 72 m² this is the 4th 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.

Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 20.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016.

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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 3)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromG19toE54
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%62%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2023from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromE54toD56
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
62%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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 14 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 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.
Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£225,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 February 2016Most recent

    £225,000

    +15.4%over 8 years

  2. 22 February 2008

    £195,000

    +18.2%over 4 years

  3. 31 March 2003

    £165,000

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.

Price per m²

£3,125

Street avg £2,756

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£257k

1 Crediton Close

MK40 3DU

2 bed
£261k

1 Dean Street

MK40 3EQ

2 bed1 bath
£291k

1 Broad Reach, The Embankment

MK40 3PB

£301k

1 Fontwell Close

MK40 3UR

2 bed1 bath
£198k

1 Appledore Road

MK40 3UZ

2 bed1 bath
£198k

1 Charlbury Court, Merton Road

MK40 3AE

£313k

1 Crediton Mews

MK40 3FB

3 bed
£191k

1 Abrahams Close

MK40 3EJ

1 bed1 bath
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.
Full Bedford report

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 14 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.