What kind of home is 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF last sold for £545,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £555,000 in January 2006, so prices have been flat over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2006 and October 2011, 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF fell from £555,000 to £545,000, a change of £10,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

The current EPC rating for 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF has a recorded floor area of 270 m² (2,906 sq ft), around 68 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF use?

The latest EPC at 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

38a, 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 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF in?

38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF in a safe area?

Police records around 38a, 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 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

The closest primary school to 38a, 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.

How well connected is 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF?

The closest bus stop to 38a, Bromham Road, MK40 4AF is Deep Spinney, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38a, Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

270 m²

2906 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a four-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AF). It has a recorded floor area of 270 m² (around 2906 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £828,000 sits 51.9% above the 2011 sale of £545,000. At 270 m² it's 20% larger than the typical home in the postcode (225 m² median across 45 EPCs). 15 years since the last transfer (October 2011).

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

38a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from May 2011

Low Energy Lighting

42%74%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 notable applications 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.

38a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£828,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£545,000

Growth on file: -0.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2011Most recent
£545,000
-1.8%over 5 years
3 January 2006
£555,000

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

Nearby sales in MK40 4AF

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.

38a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,019

Street avg £12,324

Strongly below

Floor Area

270 m²

Street avg 242 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 6.0 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.

£606k

1 Bromham Road, Biddenham

MK40 4AF

4 bed

£512k

1 Cameron Crescent

MK40 4TH

4 bed2 bath

£863k

1 Biddenham Turn, Biddenham

MK40 4AT

3 bed

£436k

1 Alnwick Way, Great Denham

MK40 4SX

4 bed3 bath

£895k

1 Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham

MK40 4FE

5 bed

£357k

1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

4 bed2 bath

£1m

1 Coopers Close, Biddenham

MK40 4DH

5 bed

£428k

1 Caber Walk

MK40 4TG

3 bed2 bath

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

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

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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