Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Flat 3, 81 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB
Estimated value
£219,000
- Since the 2021 sale (£172,500)+27%
- Against MK40 3DB's recent median (£218,000)0%
Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£219,000
- Against its 2021 sale (£172,500)+27%
- Against MK40 3DB's recent median (£218,000)0%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for Flat 3 is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3DB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
67 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2020
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2021
Recent sales in MK40 3DB
5 sales, median £218,000 (2025–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
11 March 2021Most recent
£172,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3DB: £218,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in MK40 3DB
Flat 1, 81 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB
Sold Jun 2025
£218,000Flat 2, 81 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB
Sold Jun 2022
£226,000Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB
Sold May 2021
£162,00077 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB
Sold Nov 2018
£592,50082 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB
Sold Oct 2008
£127,500
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About Flat 3
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Flat 3 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3DB). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 67 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (34–67 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 (62 versus a best of 80). The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).
At 67 m² the property is well over the postcode median (37 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 is 27% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£239/sq ft) was about 34.7% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: March 2021 at £172,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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 3)
Oct 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 October 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2020from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromD59toB82
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
34%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Oct 2020from Aug 2020
EPC improved fromB82toD62
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
GoodAverage
Hot water efficiency decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 81 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Flat 3 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.
Versus other Goldington Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, Flat 3 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,575
Street avg £4,343
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
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.
Crime
328/mo
Falling 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.
Nearest schools
- Castle Newnham SchoolSecondary373m
- Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary438m
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary572m
- Goldington AcademySecondary811m
Nearest stops
- St Michaels RoadBus stop188m
- St Andrews SchoolBus stop316m
- Balmoral AvenueBus stop317m
- Tiverton RoadBus stop371m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
- Public Order447 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime353 reports6%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for Flat 3 is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3DB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for Flat 3. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Flat 3 was lodged in October 2020 at band D and is valid until October 2030. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to Flat 3. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 26 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 3DB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- Flat 3 is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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