What kind of home is 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT last sold for £665,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

The current EPC rating for 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT has a recorded floor area of 175 m² (1,884 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2PT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT use?

The latest EPC at 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

The most recent planning decision at 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. 21/02416/HPN) in September 2021. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

4 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.

Which area is 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT in?

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

What is crime like near 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

Police records around 4 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.

What schools are near 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

The closest primary school to 4 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 transport links are near 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT?

The closest bus stop to 4 Balmoral Avenue, MK40 2PT is Balmoral Avenue, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Balmoral Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2PT

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

175 m²

1884 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Balmoral Avenue

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

4 Balmoral Avenue is a detached house in Bedford (MK40 2PT). It has a recorded floor area of 175 m² (around 1884 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £773,000 is 16.2% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£353/sq ft) was about 75.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2021 for £665,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

4 Balmoral Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Balmoral Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey rear extension application was refused at 4 Balmoral Avenue in 2021.

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

2decisions2extensions28documents6nearby

Sept 2021
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
21/02416/HPN
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ExtensionDec 2021Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£773,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£665,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 June 2021Most recent
£665,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2PT: £550,000 (2024–2019).

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.

4 Balmoral Avenue is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,800

Street avg £3,331

On par

Floor Area

175 m²

Street avg 169 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Foster Hill Road

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MK40 2TB

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£203k

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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

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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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