Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
51 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH
4 sales on record
Estimated value
£172,000
- Since the 2026 sale (£165,000)+4%
- Against MK40 1TH's recent median (£165,000)+4%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£172,000
- Against its 2026 sale (£165,000)+4%
- Against MK40 1TH's recent median (£165,000)+4%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 51 Heron Quay is modelled from its 51 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 1TH. 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
51 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2019
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2026
Recent sales in MK40 1TH
5 sales, median £165,000 (2026–2024)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
51 Heron Quay has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.
Sales timeline
23 April 2026Most recent
£165,000
+3.8%over 3 years3 March 2023
£159,000
+81.7%over 21 years6 September 2001
£87,500
+45.8%10 May 2001
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1TH: £165,000 (2026–2024).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 51 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH. 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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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.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingYes
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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
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.
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
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Bedford College16 plus277m
- Bedford Free SchoolSecondary387m
- Priory Primary SchoolPrimary474m
- Cauldwell SchoolPrimary904m
Nearest stops
- River StreetBus stop181m
- Alexandra RoadBus stop227m
- Pilgrims HouseBus stop237m
- St Paul's SquareBus stop299m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
- Public Order447 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime353 reports6%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
56.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 51 Heron Quay is modelled from its 51 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 1TH. 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. 4 sales are recorded for 51 Heron Quay. 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 51 Heron Quay was lodged in April 2019 at band C and is valid until April 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 51 Heron Quay. 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 29 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 1TH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 51 Heron Quay is in council tax band C. 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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