What energy rating does Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ have?

The current EPC rating for Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ?

Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ use?

The latest EPC at Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ?

Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ in?

Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ?

Police records around Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ?

The closest primary school to Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ is Priory Primary School (391m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (1.0km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ?

The closest bus stop to Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, MK40 1AQ is Chaucer Road, 128m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford Rail Station, 244m away.

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Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1AQ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

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 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 67 m² this is the 25th 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 (August 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and 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.

At 67 m² it's 26.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (53 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 August 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromC77toD58

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Aug 2026from Jun 2023

EPC improved fromD58toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Bishopstone House, Flat 14, Bishopstone Court, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Bishopstone House has no planning applications on record.

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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

£160,000

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.

On floor area, Bishopstone House stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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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· 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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65 dB

70 dB

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