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4, Appledore Road

MK40 3UZ

BEDFORD

Current

B

85

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in BEDFORD, MK40 3UZ. The property offers 45.99m² (495 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £290, comprising £196 for heating, £69 for hot water, and £25 for lighting. The property produces 1.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2021 for £157,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 4, Appledore Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this BEDFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £290 are approximately £1510 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 45.99m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.1 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the MK40 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property85
Average65
+31% better
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vs MK40

This property85
Average63
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £371/year less than the BEDFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

Based on assessment dated 20 Aug 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

4, Appledore Road

MK40 3UZ

BEDFORD

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

45.99

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 85

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CO₂ Emissions

1.1 tonnes/year

23 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

139 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Aug 2009

rental (private)

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About BEDFORD

BEDFORD is situated in Milton Keynes, South East. Properties in BEDFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £465 below the BEDFORD average, offering good value. The MK40 postcode district contains over 16000 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£157,000

16 July 2021

Type: Flat

+£3,000(+1.9%)

vs previous sale

£154,000

4 January 2019

Type: Flat

+£16,000(+11.6%)

vs previous sale

£138,000

9 December 2016

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 13.8% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£196.0/yr

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Hot Water

£69.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£25.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Castle Newnham School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayMK40 3EP

Last inspected: Oct 2013

Outstanding

Castle Newnham School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayMK41 9DT

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayMK41 9DQ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Goldington Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayMK41 9BX

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Hazeldene School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayMK41 9AT

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

The Hills Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayMK41 9AT

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Bedford Free School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayMK42 9AD

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Outstanding

Priory Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayMK40 1JD

Last inspected: May 2014

Outstanding

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime570 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

178 incidents (31%)

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Shoplifting

109 incidents (19%)

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Anti-social behaviour

86 incidents (15%)

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Public order

41 incidents (7%)

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Theft

24 incidents (4%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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