What type of property is 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ last sold for £127,500 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,999 in October 2007, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and May 2015, 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ fell from £135,999 to £127,500, a change of £8,499. That works out to roughly -0.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3UZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ 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.

Where is 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ located?

18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

Police records around 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ 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 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

The closest primary school to 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ is Castle Newnham School (129m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Newnham School (590m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ is Goldington Avenue, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Appledore Road, Bedford, MK40 3UZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Appledore Road

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

18 Appledore Road is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. At 45 m² this is the 17th smallest of 79 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–113 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 79 units on file.

On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 28.6% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

18 Appledore Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromB83toC76

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Feb 2025from Feb 2015

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Appledore Road, Bedford, MK40 3UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Appledore Road 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.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£127,500

Growth on file: -0.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

7 May 2015Most recent
£127,500
-6.2%over 7 years
31 October 2007
£135,999

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3UZ: £198,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK40 3UZ

On the street

Versus other Appledore Road homes

Four headline reads against 58 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Appledore Road is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,833

Street avg £3,023

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Appledore Road

MK40 3UZ

2 bed1 bath

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1 Crediton Close

MK40 3DU

2 bed

£261k

1 Dean Street

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2 bed1 bath

£301k

1 Fontwell Close

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2 bed1 bath

£334k

1 Denmark Street

MK40 3TG

2 bed1 bath

£313k

1 Crediton Mews

MK40 3FB

3 bed

£352k

1 Dudley Street

MK40 3TA

3 bed1 bath

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

0.2 km

Goldington Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 3UZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3UZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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