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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. Sale prices here have outpaced Bedford HPI: 3.5% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 is 24.1% above the 2008 sale price. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.
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
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
A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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
See how we calculated this£242,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 5 years.
Last sold (2008)
£195,000
Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
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
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 80 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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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.
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
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 58 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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Common questions
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