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About Flat 1
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Flat 1 is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 51 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (31–51 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
Untraded for 26 years, with the last transfer in May 2000. Sale prices here have outpaced Bedford HPI: 10.7% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 sits 51.6% above the 2000 sale of £124,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 32.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Communal garden
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)
May 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Flat 1 changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£188,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.7% per year over 1 year.
Last sold (2000)
£124,000
Growth on file: 10.7% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
Versus other Goldington Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 40 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Years Held for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,431
Street avg £2,864
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 48 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
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.
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
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 56 points of interest in total.
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Common questions
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