Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2SL
Estimated value
£122,000
- Since the 2008 sale (£83,000)+47%
- Against MK40 2SL's recent median (£88,000)+39%
Newest record on this page: March 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
35 m²
377 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£122,000
- Against its 2008 sale (£83,000)+47%
- Against MK40 2SL's recent median (£88,000)+39%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Arlington Court is modelled from its 35 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 2SL. 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
35 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2020
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2008
Recent sales in MK40 2SL
5 sales, median £88,000 (2022–2003)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2022 | 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.
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.
Sales timeline
1 April 2008Most recent
£83,000
+245.8%over 11 years24 October 1996
£24,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2SL: £88,000 (2022–2003).
Nearby sales in MK40 2SL
4 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2SL
Sold Mar 2022
£135,5005 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2SL
Sold Jul 2006
£88,0003 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2SL
Sold Dec 2003
£70,0006 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2SL
Sold Jul 1997
£22,5002 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2SL
Sold Jul 1997
£21,000
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- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1 Arlington Court
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Arlington Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 2SL). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 35 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–40 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 is 47% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 68% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- ParkingYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
1 Arlington Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 July 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2020from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromF35toC71
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
SingleFull Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 Arlington Court has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Tavistock Place homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 1 Arlington Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,371
Street avg £1,948
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 35 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 1.5 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.
Crime
328/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Warwick Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Priory Primary School. 28 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Priory Primary SchoolPrimary325m
- Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary353m
- Edith Cavell Primary SchoolPrimary831m
- Bedford College16 plus913m
Nearest stops
- Warwick AvenueBus stop78m
- Aspley CourtBus stop138m
- Bedford High SchoolBus stop140m
- North ParadeBus stop203m
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 2SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.6dB
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 1 Arlington Court is modelled from its 35 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 2SL. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 1 Arlington Court. 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 1 Arlington Court was lodged in July 2020 at band C and is valid until July 2030. 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 1 Arlington Court. 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 28 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 2SL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1 Arlington Court is in council tax band A. 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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