What type of property is 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB last change hands?

15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB last sold for £195,000 in February 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and February 2008, 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB rose from £165,000 to £195,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

The current EPC rating for 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in June 2009 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB is in council tax band D.

Where is 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB located?

15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

Police records around 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

The closest primary school to 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB is Castle Newnham School (695m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (520m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

The closest bus stop to 15 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB is Rothsay Road, 173m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 737m away.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Broad Reach

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

15 Broad Reach is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3PB). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. At 75 m² this is the 8th 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, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 36). The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since February 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2003–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 is 24.1% above the 2008 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

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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.

15 Broad Reach ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromG9toF33

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Jan 2024from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromF33toC76

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£195,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

22 February 2008Most recent
£195,000
+18.2%over 4 years
31 March 2003
£165,000

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

Nearby sales in MK40 3PB

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.

15 Broad Reach outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,600

Street avg £2,808

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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