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16f, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1DS

1 planning record

Estimated value

£144,000

  • Since the 2007 sale (£127,500)+13%
  • Against MK40 1DS's recent median (£174,000)-17%

Newest record on this page: March 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£144,000

  • Against its 2007 sale (£127,500)+13%
  • Against MK40 1DS's recent median (£174,000)-17%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 16f is modelled from its 52 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 1DS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    52 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2023

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007

  • Recent sales in MK40 1DS

    5 sales, median £174,000 (2024–2018)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 April 2007Most recent

    £127,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1DS: £174,000 (2024–2018).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 16f, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1DS. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 16f

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

16f is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1DS). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 17 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 52 m² this is the 15th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–140 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 26 units on file.

Held since April 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 is 12.9% above the 2007 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2007.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 17)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2009from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromC71toD62
Ventilation
ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Apr 2009from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromD62toC77
Low Energy Lighting
0%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2009from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromC77toD62
Low Energy Lighting
71%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2010from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromD62toC73
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2012from Feb 2010
EPC improved fromC73toB84
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Oct 2017from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromB84toC70
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
75%44%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2020from Oct 2017
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2020from Apr 2020
EPC improved fromC72toB81
Sept 2020from Jun 2020
EPC improved fromB81toC71
Low Energy Lighting
100%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2020from Sept 2020
Low Energy Lighting
33%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2021from Oct 2020
EPC improved fromC77toB83
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Aug 2022from Jan 2021
EPC improved fromB83toC78
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Aug 2022from Aug 2022
EPC improved fromC78toB84
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Aug 2023from Aug 2022
EPC improved fromB84toC80
Heating System
Storage HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16f, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 16f, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1DS

1decisions4documents10nearby
  1. Jan 2007
    New BuildConditions
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of existing garage and construction of 16 2-bed flats with parking and ancillary works. Discharge of condition 9 of planning permission 03/02497/FUL - (contamination)

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    06/03333/AOC
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Ashburnham Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 16f stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,452

Street avg £3,779

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below
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

Bedford Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Priory Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Priory Primary SchoolPrimary297m
  • Bedford College16 plus760m
  • Queen's Park AcademyPrimary825m
  • Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary834m

Nearest stops

  • Bedford Rail StationRailway station80m
  • Bedford Railway StationBus stop84m
  • Bedford Railway StationBus stop86m
  • Bedford Rail StationRailway station89m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
  • Public Order447 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime353 reports6%

Go deeper on the local area

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 1DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1DS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£134k

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1 bed1 bath
£158k

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 16f is modelled from its 52 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 1DS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 16f. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 16f was lodged in September 2023 at band C and is valid until September 2033. 17 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 16f. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 30 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 1DS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
16f is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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