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Bishopstone House, Flat 1, Bishopstone Court, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1AQ

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Bishopstone House

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

Bishopstone House is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 56 m² this is the 16th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in Bishopstone House, where floor areas span 34–88 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning record on file: subdivision approved in 2014. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Bishopstone House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromC69toD55
Apr 2026from Aug 2015
EPC improved fromD55toC74
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Bishopstone House, Flat 1, Bishopstone Court, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

1 application on record at Bishopstone House, Flat 1, Bishopstone Court, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1AQ

1decisions10nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Mar 2014
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Provision of 1 flat in roof space in addition to the 6 flats previously approved under planning permission 11/02335/FUL, 7 flats in total including insertion of additional windows.

    Reference
    12/01908/FUL
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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.

Bishopstone House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£150,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Bishopstone Court homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Bishopstone House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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.
Full Bedford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

328/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chaucer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Priory Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 1AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1AQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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