39 41, Flat 5, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY
About 39 41
39 41 is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 39 41 (38–46 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 8 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 38 m² it's 24% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 76 EPCs).
Energy performance
39 41's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Mar 2023
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
39 41 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
39 41 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£156,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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: £168,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in MK40 3BY
Flat 3, 40 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY
Sold Nov 2025
£140,000Flat C, 34 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY
Sold Jan 2025
£162,50026 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY
Sold Mar 2024
£548,400Flat 2, 36 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY
Sold Jan 2023
£250,000Flat A, 36 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY
Sold Aug 2022
£168,000
Versus other Goldington Avenue homes
On floor area, 39 41 runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
62 (D)
Street avg 59 (D)
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 49 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Goldington Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Castle Newnham School. 26 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB







