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51 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 51 Heron Quay

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

51 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 1996-2002 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. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (70 versus a best of 83). The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 70). Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £165,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 43.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
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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)
Apr 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 April 2029

2 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 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.

51 Heron Quay has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£165,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 April 2026Most recent

    £165,000

    +3.8%over 3 years

  2. 3 March 2023

    £159,000

    +81.7%over 21 years

  3. 6 September 2001

    £87,500

    +45.8%

  4. 10 May 2001

    £60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1TH: £165,000 (2026–2024).

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 epc rating, 51 Heron Quay runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,235

Street avg £2,535

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51 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 · from £14.99

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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.
£160k

1 Heron Quay

MK40 1TH

2 bed1 bath
£343k

1 3, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DX

2 bed1 bath
£134k

1 Dame Alice Street

MK40 1BS

1 bed1 bath
£460k

1 Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

2 bed
£365k

1 Costin Street

MK40 1RD

3 bed2 bath
£172k

1 3, Silver Street

MK40 1SY

£168k

1 Ashburnham Court, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DY

£158k

1 Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DZ

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

0.2 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

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