Crown Quay, Flat 42, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BL
About Crown Quay
Crown Quay is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 61 m² this is the 24th smallest of 33 units on EPC record in Crown Quay, where floor areas span 36–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 33 units on file.
Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 36.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in February 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Central heatingYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Crown Quay 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.
Sales history & valuation
Crown Quay valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£167,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 16 years.
£155,000
Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
15 February 2018Most recent
£155,000
+55.0%over 15 years25 March 2002
£100,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1BL: £157,000 (2024–2017).
Nearby sales in MK40 1BL
Crown Quay, Flat 40, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BL
Sold Jul 2024
£168,000Crown Quay, Flat 34, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BL
Sold Jun 2024
£8,000Crown Quay, Flat 35, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BL
Sold Jan 2024
£157,000Crown Quay, Flat 39, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BL
Sold Oct 2017
£195,000Crown Quay, Flat 41, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BL
Sold Oct 2014
£125,000
Versus other Prebend Street homes
Crown Quay is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£2,541
Street avg £2,029
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Alexandra Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Bedford College. 29 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.4dB






