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

2 planning records

Estimated value

£284,000

  • Since the 2019 sale (£280,000)+1%
  • Against MK40 3PB's recent median (£225,000)+26%

Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£284,000

  • Against its 2019 sale (£280,000)+1%
  • Against MK40 3PB's recent median (£225,000)+26%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 5 Broad Reach is modelled from its 72 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3PB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    72 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2019

  • Recent sales in MK40 3PB

    5 sales, median £225,000 (2021–2016)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: September 2021Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 5 Broad Reach was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 December 2019Most recent

    £280,000

    +21.2%over 3 years

  2. 25 August 2016

    £231,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3PB: £225,000 (2021–2016).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 5 Broad Reach

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

5 Broad Reach is a two-bedroom 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 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 2016–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 50.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: December 2019 at £280,000.

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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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.

5 Broad Reach's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from May 2016
EPC improved fromD57toC76
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB

2decisions16documents1nearby
  1. Jun 2011
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    1 Silver birch - reduce crown by 20%.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    11/00985/TCA
    Full record in report
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On the street

Versus other Broad Reach homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Broad Reach outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,889

Street avg £2,675

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above
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.
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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.

Nearest schools

  • Bedford Free SchoolSecondary520m
  • Bedford College16 plus547m
  • Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary695m
  • Priory Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km

Nearest stops

  • Rothsay RoadBus stop173m
  • Cecil Higgins GalleryBus stop201m
  • The EmbankmentBus stop361m
  • Duckmill LaneBus stop365m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
  • Public Order447 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime353 reports6%

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
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Late 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CNo mains gas

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Broad Reach is modelled from its 72 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3PB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 5 Broad Reach. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Broad Reach was lodged in July 2026 at band C and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 5 Broad Reach. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 28 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 3PB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
5 Broad Reach is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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