Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
61a, Denmark Street, Bedford, MK40 3TG
Estimated value
£174,000
- Since the 1998 sale (£40,000)+335%
- Against MK40 3TG's recent median (£321,000)-46%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
39 m²
420 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 54
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£174,000
- Against its 1998 sale (£40,000)+335%
- Against MK40 3TG's recent median (£321,000)-46%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 61a is modelled from its 39 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3TG. 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
39 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2019
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 1998
Recent sales in MK40 3TG
5 sales, median £321,000 (2026–2023)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
61a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).
Sales timeline
28 April 1998Most recent
£40,000
3 April 1996
£39,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3TG: £321,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in MK40 3TG
What this page doesn't show
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- 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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About 61a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
61a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3TG). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
It hasn't traded since April 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 sits 335% above the 1998 sale of £40,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£95/sq ft) was about 54.6% below the postcode norm. At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingOff road
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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 3)
Jan 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 January 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2019from Jan 2009
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
80%60%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 61a, Denmark Street, Bedford, MK40 3TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
61a has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Denmark Street homes
Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
61a is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£1,026
Street avg £3,125
Floor Area
39 m²
Street avg 87 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
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.
Crime
328/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Dudley Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Castle Newnham School. 26 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary418m
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary966m
- Goldington AcademySecondary986m
- Castle Newnham SchoolSecondary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Dudley StreetBus stop104m
- Howbury StreetBus stop245m
- Phillpott's AvenueBus stop273m
- The EmbankmentBus stop371m
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.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 3TG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB
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 centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 61a is modelled from its 39 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3TG. 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 61a. 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 61a was lodged in January 2019 at band E and is valid until January 2029. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 61a. 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 26 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 3TG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 61a is in council tax band A. 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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