What type of property is 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT last change hands?

12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT last sold for £495,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2PT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

The most recent planning decision at 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT was a refusal for side and rear extension (ref. 21/01576/FUL) in August 2021. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT located?

12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

Police records around 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT 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.

Which schools serve 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

The closest primary school to 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School (471m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Newnham School (159m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

The closest bus stop to 12 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT is Balmoral Avenue, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Balmoral Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2PT

Extendable4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Balmoral Avenue

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

12 Balmoral Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK40 2PT). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, a loft conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £592,000 is 19.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£414/sq ft) was about 105.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 111 m² it's 29.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (157 m² median across 13 EPCs). Last sale on file: £495,000 in May 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes
LandYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Balmoral Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a porch application was refused at 12 Balmoral Avenue in 2021.

4 applications on record at 12 Balmoral Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2PT

4decisions4extensions69documents6nearby

Apr 2021
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Two storey side and rear extension, loft conversion and front porch. Erection of outbuilding in rear garden
ExtensionPorch
Documents
23 docs on file
Reference
21/00380/FUL
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Loft ConversionApr 2024Decision
Loft ConversionDec 2023Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Balmoral Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£592,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£495,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 May 2019Most recent
£495,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2PT: £665,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK40 2PT

On the street

Versus other Balmoral Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Balmoral Avenue is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,459

Street avg £3,276

Strongly above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Balmoral Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Castle Newnham School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 2PT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2PT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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Common questions

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