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1 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Heron Quay

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

1 Heron Quay is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1TH). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. At 51 m² this is the 7th smallest of 49 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–95 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average.

Held since April 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2001–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 sits 52.9% above the 2011 sale of £104,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

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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.

1 Heron Quay's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Mar 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Heron Quay has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Heron Quay changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£104,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 April 2011Most recent

    £104,000

    +4.0%

  2. 14 January 2011

    £100,000

    +43.0%over 9 years

  3. 26 February 2001

    £69,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1TH: £165,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Heron Quay homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Heron Quay is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,039

Street avg £2,558

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Heron Quay

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£363k

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£123k

1 Dame Alice Street

MK40 1BS

1 bed1 bath
£426k

1 Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

2 bed
£405k

1 Costin Street

MK40 1RD

3 bed2 bath
£160k

1 Dearne Villas, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1EJ

£150k

1 Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DZ

£150k

1 Greyfriars Chambers, Greyfriars

MK40 1HJ

£149k

1 Prebend Street

MK40 1QN

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

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

River Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1TH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.