What kind of home is Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB last change hands?

Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB last sold for £162,000 in May 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB use?

The latest EPC at Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB in?

Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

Police records around Flat 4, 81 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 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

The closest primary school to Flat 4, 81 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 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, MK40 3DB?

The closest bus stop to Flat 4, 81 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 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 4

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

Flat 4 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3DB). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 60 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 60 m² the property is well over the postcode median (37 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 is 29% above the 2021 sale price. Sold May 2021 for £162,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

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

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)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE44toB82

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Jan 2021from Aug 2020

EPC improved fromB82toC71

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 4, 81 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 4 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£162,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 May 2021Most recent
£162,000

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.

Flat 4 outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,700

Street avg £3,685

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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