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12 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH

Swimming pool
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Heron Quay

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

12 Heron Quay is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1TH). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. At 55 m² this is the 18th 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 (July 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in March 2001. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 sits 106.2% above the 2001 sale of £81,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 34.4% below the postcode norm.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Swimming poolYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Heron Quay

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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 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Oct 2008
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
29%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.
Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£81,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 March 2001Most recent

    £81,000

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.

Years Held for 12 Heron Quay runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,473

Street avg £2,570

Strongly below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 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.
£159k

1 Heron Quay

MK40 1TH

2 bed1 bath
£363k

1 3, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DX

2 bed1 bath
£426k

1 Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

2 bed
£123k

1 Dame Alice Street

MK40 1BS

1 bed1 bath
£405k

1 Costin Street

MK40 1RD

3 bed2 bath
£170k

1 3, Silver Street

MK40 1SY

£170k

1 Ashburnham Court, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DY

£160k

1 Dearne Villas, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1EJ

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 12 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.