4 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB
About 4 Broad Reach
4 Broad Reach is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3PB). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2004–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 39.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
Energy performance
4 Broad Reach's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
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.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
4 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
4 Broad Reach valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£280,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 13 years.
£260,000
Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
31 August 2017Most recent
£260,000
+26.2%over 6 years19 September 2010
£206,000
+17.7%over 5 years21 October 2004
£175,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3PB: £231,000 (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
£250,00014 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB
Sold Feb 2016
£225,00012 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB
Sold Feb 2016
£218,000
Versus other Broad Reach homes
4 Broad Reach outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,611
Street avg £2,703
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 4.3 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







