What kind of home is 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ?

3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ is a detached house.

What did 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ sell for?

3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ last sold for £785,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £207,500 in August 2014, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2014 and October 2017, 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ rose from £207,500 to £785,000, a change of £577,500. That works out to roughly +52.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2014 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ?

3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (1,765 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3QJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ use?

The latest EPC at 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ?

3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ has council approval for side and rear extension granted in March 2015 under ref. 15/00094/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ?

3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ in?

3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ?

Police records around 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ 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 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ?

The closest primary school to 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ is Castle Newnham School (246m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Newnham School (890m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bushmead Avenue, MK40 3QJ is Goldington Avenue, 138m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 946m away.

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3 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3QJ

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

164 m²

1765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Bushmead Avenue

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

3 Bushmead Avenue is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2017) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 164 m² it's 15.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (195 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 52.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£445/sq ft) was about 331.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (October 2017).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE40toC76

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2017from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromC76toB85

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3QJ

1decisions1extensions9documents1nearby

Mar 2015
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing garages and erection of one & two storey side/rear extension.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
15/00094/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2014.

Current estimate

£863,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 52.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£785,000

Growth on file: 52.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

18 October 2017Most recent
£785,000
+278.3%over 3 years
28 August 2014
£207,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3QJ: £250,000 (2020–2001).

Nearby sales in MK40 3QJ

On the street

Versus other Bushmead Avenue homes

Three headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Bushmead Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

85 (B)

Street avg 52 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 217 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 11.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.1 km

Goldington Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Castle Newnham School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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FAQ

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