What is the council tax band for 87a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

87a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 87a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB in?

87a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 87a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

Police records around 87a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 87a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

The closest primary school to 87a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB is Castle Newnham School (438m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Newnham School (373m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 87a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

The closest bus stop to 87a, Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB is St Michaels Road, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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87a, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 87a

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

87a is a property in Bedford (MK40 3DB). It has council tax band G.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 87a, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 87a, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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).

Nearby sales in MK40 3DB

Comparables

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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.

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· 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

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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