What kind of home is Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (258 sq ft). That makes it about 48% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2ES. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES use?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES in?

Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES is Livingstone Primary School (577m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (985m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES is Tavistock Court, 224m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 545m away.

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Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 2ES

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

24 m²

258 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 2ES). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 24 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (24–47 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 (69 versus a best of 82). The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 24 m² it sits well below the postcode median (47 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2010from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromC70toB84

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2021from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromB84toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 37 Foster Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 2ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2ES: £192,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK40 2ES

On the street

Versus other Foster Hill Road homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Flat 2 runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

24 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tavistock Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Livingstone Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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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 2ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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