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1 Merchant Gate, Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40 1AS
This 74 square metre property in Bedford carries an energy performance rating of B, indicating very good energy efficiency standards. The property is heated by a gas central heating system. The property last sold for £270,000 in 2017.
Property Type
Mid Floor Flat
Bedrooms
2
Floor Area
74 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Flood Risk
Low
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
B82
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Tenure
—
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£271,000
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Transaction history
£270,000Latest
Sept 2017Source: HM Land Registry
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Aug 2021
£410,000
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Mar 2021
£340,000
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Sept 2020
£228,750
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Mar 2020
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Nov 2019
£350,000
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House Price Index
Bedford+3.0%
103.8
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Riverside Square
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 45 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,649/£4,296 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 3% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
9 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 38% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
82 (B)/84 (B) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 2% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
74 m²/70 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.3 t/year/1.0 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 7% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (flats) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
57.2dB
Moderate
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
48.4dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
14 months of data for Bedford
Total Crimes
95
Monthly Avg
7
Recent Trend
Rising
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual45(47%)
Other Theft12(13%)
Public Order11(12%)
Criminal Damage & Arson7(7%)
Burglary5(5%)
Vehicle Crime5(5%)
Drugs4(4%)
Bicycle Theft3(3%)
Other Crime2(2%)
Robbery1(1%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Western Street
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Western Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Western Street
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
30 within 3kmP
Priory Primary School
534m
6 mins
P
Cauldwell School
1.0km
12 mins
P
Livingstone Primary School
1.1km
13 mins
S
Bedford College
171m
2 mins
S
Bedford Free School
293m
4 mins
S
Castle Newnham School
1.7km
21 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmPilgrims House
Bus Stop76m
1 min
St Paul's Square
Bus Stop99m
1 min
River Street
Bus Stop169m
2 mins
Bedford College
Bus Stop279m
3 mins
Bus Station
Bus Station316m
4 mins
Bedford St Johns Rail Station
Rail587m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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60 points of interest nearby
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