61b, Denmark Street, Bedford, MK40 3TG
About 61b
61b is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3TG). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£304/sq ft) was about 49.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £170,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
- Heating systemElectric
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
61b 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£184,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 22 years.
£170,000
Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2023Most recent
£170,000
+88.9%over 20 years16 January 2003
£90,000
+40.6%over 1 year30 August 2001
£64,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3TG: £325,000 (2023–2021).
Nearby sales in MK40 3TG
Versus other Denmark Street homes
61b is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
Price per m²
£3,269
Street avg £2,888
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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. 26 schools nearby.
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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB







