What kind of home is 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL?

3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL?

3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL last sold for £70,000 in December 2003, around 22 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £24,550 in May 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1999 and December 2003, 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL rose from £24,550 to £70,000, a change of £45,450. That works out to roughly +25.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL?

The current EPC rating for 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL?

3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2SL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL use?

The latest EPC at 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL?

3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL 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 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL in?

3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL 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 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL?

The closest primary school to 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL is Priory Primary School (325m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (913m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, MK40 2SL is Warwick Avenue, 78m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 339m away.

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3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2SL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Arlington Court

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

3 Arlington Court is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 2SL). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 32 m² this is the 2nd 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 (November 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average.

Held since December 2003 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 25.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 65.7% above the 2003 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 34.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

3 Arlington Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromE52toC75

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

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

16%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Arlington Court has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 25.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£70,000

Growth on file: 25.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2003Most recent
£70,000
+137.3%over 4 years
29 September 1999
£29,500
+20.2%
11 May 1999
£24,550

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2SL: £88,000 (2022–2005).

Nearby sales in MK40 2SL

On the street

Versus other Tavistock Place homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Arlington Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,188

Street avg £1,985

On par

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 35 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£117k

1 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place

MK40 2SL

1 bed1 bath

£117k

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MK40 2ES

£114k

1 Aspley Court, Warwick Avenue

MK40 2UH

£123k

1 Hale Lodge, St Andrews Road

MK40 2LN

£123k

1 Linden Court, Linden Road

MK40 2DG

£108k

1 Boswell Court

MK40 2JH

£108k

1 Chandos Court

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£137k

1 Beech Court, Bromham Road

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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

Warwick Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Priory Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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