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20 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 20 Heron Quay

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

20 Heron Quay is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1TH). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. At 46 m² this is the 3rd 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 (September 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average.

Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 58.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 46 m² it's 17.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 48 EPCs). Last sale on file: £163,500 in July 2019.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2021

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromB81toC78
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
20%44%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£163,500

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 July 2019Most recent

    £163,500

    +94.8%over 18 years

  2. 26 January 2001

    £83,950

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.

On price per m², 20 Heron Quay stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,554

Street avg £2,526

Strongly above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 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
£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

£147k

1 Merchant Place, Riverside Square

MK40 1AR

£170k

1 3, Silver Street

MK40 1SY

£170k

1 Ashburnham Court, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DY

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