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2 Amberley Gardens, Bedford, MK40 3BT

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Amberley Gardens

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

2 Amberley Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK40 3BT). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Today's modelled estimate of £543,000 sits 55.1% above the 2012 sale of £350,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£328/sq ft) was about 42.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in July 2012. At 99 m² it's 19.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (123 m² median across 15 EPCs).

Specifications

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Amberley Gardens

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromD57toC71
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
10%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Amberley Gardens, Bedford, MK40 3BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Amberley Gardens has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

2 Amberley Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£543,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 July 2012Most recent

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3BT: £450,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Amberley Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Amberley Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,535

Street avg £2,744

Above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Amberley Gardens

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£565k

1 Amberley Gardens

MK40 3BT

4 bed
£646k

1 Bradgate Road

MK40 3DE

4 bed
£413k

1 Clovelly Way

MK40 3BJ

4 bed3 bath
£355k

1 Dawlish Drive

MK40 3BB

4 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Brixham Close

MK40 3BH

4 bed
£436k

1 Bower Street

MK40 3RD

3 bed2 bath
£397k

1 Browns Court, St Cuthberts Street

MK40 3JD

3 bed
£368k

1 Howbury Street

MK40 3QU

3 bed1 bath
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

0.2 km

Balmoral Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Castle Newnham School. 25 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 3BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 3BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Amberley Gardens, Bedford, MK40 3BT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.