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81a, Flat 1, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor ground floor
Floor area
34 m²
366 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Overview

About 81a

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

81a is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3DB). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft). At 34 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in 81a, where floor areas span 31–37 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (80 versus a best of 82). The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band.

Today's modelled estimate of £156,000 sits 290% above the 2023 sale of £40,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£109/sq ft) was about 59.3% below the postcode norm. Sold September 2023 for £40,000.

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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.

81a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 81a, Flat 1, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

81a 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.

Latest sale on 81a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£40,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 September 2023Most recent

    £40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3DB: £218,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Goldington Avenue homes

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

81a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,176

Street avg £3,990

Strongly below

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 7 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 81a

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.
£156k

39 41, Flat 5, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£153k

39 41, Flat 3, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£152k

39 41, Flat 1, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£152k

39 41, Flat 8, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£161k

2a, Flat 3, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£161k

39 41, Flat 4, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£163k

20 22, Flat C, St Cuthberts Street

MK40 3JG

Flat
£148k

39 41, Flat 6, 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

St Michaels Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 3DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 3DB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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 81a, Flat 1, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.