What type of property is 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG?

61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG last change hands?

61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG last sold for £40,000 in April 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £39,950 in April 1996, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1996 and April 1998, 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG rose from £39,950 to £40,000, a change of £50. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG have?

The current EPC rating for 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG?

61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3TG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG heated?

The latest EPC at 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG?

61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG located?

61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG?

Police records around 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG?

The closest primary school to 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG is Castle Newnham School (418m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Goldington Academy (986m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG?

The closest bus stop to 61a, Denmark Street, MK40 3TG is Dudley Street, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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61a, Denmark Street, Bedford, MK40 3TG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

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.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road

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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 3)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

E54

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

2 years remaining

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

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Planning

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.

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.

61a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.1% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1998)

£40,000

Growth on file: 0.1% per year over 2 years.

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

On the street

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

Strongly below

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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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.

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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.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3TG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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