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81a, Flat 5, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB

EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor top floor
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
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 31 m² (around 334 sq ft). At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 81a (31–37 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2020) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average.

At 31 m² it's 16.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (37 m² median across 16 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).

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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
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 81a, Flat 5, 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.

81a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£148,000

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 3DB: £218,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Goldington Avenue homes

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

On floor area, 81a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

81 (B)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above
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.
£148k

39 41, Flat 6, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

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£147k

2a, Flat 2, 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
£153k

39 41, Flat 3, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£156k

39 41, Flat 5, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3BY

Flat
£156k

81a, Flat 1, Goldington Avenue

MK40 3DB

Flat
£161k

2a, 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

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 5, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.