What kind of home is 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD?

43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD?

The current EPC rating for 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD?

43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3RD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD use?

The latest EPC at 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD?

43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD in?

43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD?

Police records around 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD 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.

What schools are near 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD?

The closest primary school to 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD is Castle Newnham School (384m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (1.0km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD?

The closest bus stop to 43 Bower Street, MK40 3RD is Howbury Street, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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43 Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3RD

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 43 Bower Street

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

43 Bower Street is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3RD). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

43 Bower Street 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.

43 Bower Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£316,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3RD: £340,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in MK40 3RD

On the street

Versus other Bower Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 43 Bower Street stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 54 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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1 Denmark Street

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1 Broad Reach, The Embankment

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1 Brixham Close

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1 Dudley Street

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1 Dawlish Drive

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1 Howbury Street

MK40 3QU

3 bed1 bath

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Howbury Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Castle Newnham 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 3RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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