What type of property is 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA?

5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA last change hands?

5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA last sold for £322,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £128,000 in November 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2001 and September 2018, 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA rose from £128,000 to £322,000, a change of £194,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. It has dropped from a D recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA?

5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3TA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA?

5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA located?

5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA?

Police records around 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA 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 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA?

The closest primary school to 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA is Castle Newnham School (447m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Goldington Academy (955m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Dudley Street, MK40 3TA is Dudley Street, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Dudley Street, Bedford, MK40 3TA

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Dudley Street

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

5 Dudley Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3TA). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £382,000 is 18.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 72.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2018 for £322,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dudley Street, Bedford, MK40 3TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dudley 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.

5 Dudley Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£382,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£322,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

2 September 2018Most recent
£322,000
+48.4%over 8 years
18 December 2009
£217,000
+69.5%over 8 years
15 November 2001
£128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3TA: £320,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK40 3TA

On the street

Versus other Dudley Street homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Dudley Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,618

Street avg £2,968

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Below

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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

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

Dudley Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Castle Newnham School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 3TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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