What type of property is Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH?

Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH last change hands?

Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH last sold for £194,750 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £35,500 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH?

Across 5 sales between July 1997 and September 2024, Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH rose from £35,500 to £194,750, a change of £159,250. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH?

Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 55 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 69% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3PH. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH?

Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH 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.

Where is Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH located?

Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH 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.

Which schools serve Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH is Castle Newnham School (668m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (539m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH?

The closest bus stop to Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, MK40 3PH is Rothsay Road, 77m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 655m away.

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Flat 3, 29 Albany Road, Bedford, MK40 3PH

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3PH). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 55 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–65 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (74 versus a worst of 61). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (180 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 48.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £194,750.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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.

Flat 3 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Dec 2012

EPC improved fromD65toC76

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 3, 29 Albany Road, Bedford, MK40 3PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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 3 has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£194,750

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2024Most recent
£194,750
+15.2%over 5 years
6 August 2019
£169,000
+138.0%over 17 years
31 January 2002
£71,000
+31.5%over 1 year
10 November 2000
£54,000
+52.1%over 3 years
6 July 1997
£35,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3PH: £685,000 (2020–2019).

Nearby sales in MK40 3PH

On the street

Versus other Albany Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,541

Street avg £2,725

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rothsay Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bedford Free School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 3PH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

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FAQ

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