What kind of home is Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB in?

Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

Police records around Flat 1, 79 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 Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 79 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 Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 79 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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Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private 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 3DB). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (36–73 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (63 versus a best of 73). The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 79 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

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

Current estimate

£145,000

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).

Nearby sales in MK40 3DB

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.

EPC Rating for Flat 1 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 75 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 46 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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