What kind of home is 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF last sold for £688,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £133,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and April 2019, 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF rose from £133,000 to £688,000, a change of £555,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

The current EPC rating for 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (2,228 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF use?

The latest EPC at 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF had any planning applications?

16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in October 2016 under ref. 16/02516/HPN. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF in?

16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

Police records around 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF 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 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

The closest primary school to 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF is St James' CofE Academy (659m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (807m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

The closest bus stop to 16a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF is Deep Spinney, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16a, Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AF

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

207 m²

2228 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16a

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

16a is a detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AF). It has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (around 2228 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £847,000 is 23.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£309/sq ft) was about 41.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2019 for £688,000.

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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.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16a, Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16a has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at 16a, Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AF

4decisions1extensions6documents10nearby

Sept 2003
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of detached double garage.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
03/01819/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionOct 2016Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered and, if officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed by 30th May 2019.Decision
ConditionsAug 2004Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 16a has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£847,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£688,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2019Most recent
£688,000
+28.6%over 11 years
21 May 2007
£535,000
+302.3%over 10 years
1 August 1996
£133,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AF: £885,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Bromham Road homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 16a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,324

Street avg £12,292

Above

Floor Area

207 m²

Street avg 243 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Deep Spinney — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St James' CofE Academy. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4AF 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 4AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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