What type of property is 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY?

1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in December 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY?

1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (334 sq ft). That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3BY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY have?

1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY has council approval for rear extension granted in February 2012 under ref. 11/02640/S73A. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY?

1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY 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.

Where is 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY located?

1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY?

Police records around 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY?

The closest primary school to 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY is Castle Newnham School (189m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Newnham School (600m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3BY is Goldington Avenue, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY

5 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

31 m²

334 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–239 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 78 units on file. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home.

At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (50 m² across 77 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Current Certificate

Dec 2016

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 December 2026

3 months remaining

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

5 applications on record at 1a, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY

5decisions4extensions61documents1nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Feb 2012
ConservatoryAmendment
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of conservatory at rear of property (development already carried out)
RetrospectiveExtension
Reference
11/02640/S73A
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsDec 2022Decision
Loft ConversionSept 2022Decision

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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3BY: £250,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK40 3BY

On the street

Versus other Goldington Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 56 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

328/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Goldington Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Castle Newnham School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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