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Flat 1, 22 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY

Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–58 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 is 32.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 49.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2019 at £120,000.

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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)
Apr 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Apr 2009
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 22 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 January 2019Most recent

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3BY: £168,000 (2025–2022).

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.

Price per m²

£2,727

Street avg £2,849

On par

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 1

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.
£161k

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MK40 3BY

Flat
£161k

39 41, Flat 4, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£156k

39 41, Flat 5, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£156k

81a, Flat 1, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3DB

Flat
£163k

20 22, Flat C, St Cuthberts Street

MK40 3JG

Flat
£165k

20 22, Flat D, St Cuthberts Street

MK40 3JG

Flat
£165k

39 41, Flat 7, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£153k

39 41, Flat 3, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
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

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.

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 road noise heatmap for MK40 3BY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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 Flat 1, 22 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3BY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.