What kind of home is Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES is a semi-detached house.

When did Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES last change hands?

Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES last sold for £90,000 in May 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,500 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and May 2005, Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES rose from £48,500 to £90,000, a change of £41,500. That works out to roughly +16.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES use?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

Flat 3, 3 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 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES in?

Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 3, 3 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 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 3 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.

What is the nearest station to Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES?

The closest bus stop to Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, MK40 2ES is Tavistock Court, 224m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 545m away.

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Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 2ES

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 2ES). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

Held since May 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2001–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 sits 81.1% above the 2005 sale of £90,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Nov 2008

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Insulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 3 Foster Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 2ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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 3's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£90,000

Growth on file: 16.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

26 May 2005Most recent
£90,000
+85.6%over 3 years
30 May 2001
£48,500

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 habitable rooms, Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,837

Street avg £3,453

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Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

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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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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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Common questions

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