What type of property is 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

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

What was the last sold price for 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB last sold for £175,000 in February 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in September 2003, so prices have been flat over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2003 and February 2013, 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB rose from £175,000 to £175,000, a change of £0. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (729 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB records to be used only when there is no heating/hot as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

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

Where is 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB located?

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

Is 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What transport links are near 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Broad Reach, MK40 3PB is Rothsay Road, 173m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 737m away.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

729 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Broad Reach

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

8 Broad Reach is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3PB). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 729 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2010) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot. The latest certificate is from September 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in February 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Today's modelled estimate of £254,000 is 45.1% above the 2013 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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Mid 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Broad Reach, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 February 2013Most recent
£175,000
18 September 2003
£175,000

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.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Broad Reach stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,585

Street avg £2,810

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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