What type of property is 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

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

When did 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ last change hands?

5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ last sold for £160,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £130,000 in March 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2007 and October 2022, 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ rose from £130,000 to £160,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ 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 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

Police records around 5 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 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

What transport links are near 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Appledore Road, MK40 3UZ is Goldington Avenue, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Appledore Road, Bedford, MK40 3UZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 2nd

Bedroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Appledore Road

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

5 Appledore Road is a one-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK40 3UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. At 50 m² this is the 39th 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.

Across 2007–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Sold October 2022 for £160,000. 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

Bedrooms1

Outside

ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas fired

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromB83toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Appledore Road, Bedford, MK40 3UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Appledore Road's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£160,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2022Most recent
£160,000
+11.1%over 5 years
29 June 2017
£144,000
+10.8%over 10 years
29 March 2007
£130,000

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.

EPC Rating for 5 Appledore Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,200

Street avg £3,014

Above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Below

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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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MK40 3UZ

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1 Crediton Close

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1 Dean Street

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Fontwell Close

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2 bed1 bath

£334k

1 Denmark Street

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2 bed1 bath

£313k

1 Crediton Mews

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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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