What kind of home is 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT?

1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT?

1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT last sold for £150,000 in May 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £133,950 in July 2005, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2005 and May 2007, 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT rose from £133,950 to £150,000, a change of £16,050. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT?

1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT use?

The latest EPC at 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT?

1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT 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 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT in?

1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT?

Police records around 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT?

The closest primary school to 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT is Priory Primary School (831m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (155m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Merchants Court, MK42 0AT is Duckmill Lane, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 464m away.

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1 Merchants Court, Bedford, MK42 0AT

Property type

Detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 1 Merchants Court

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

1 Merchants Court is a two-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK42 0AT). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. At 53 m² this is the 5th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 24 units on file.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in May 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 is 26.7% above the 2007 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

TenureFreehold
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 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE53toD64

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%57%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centuryGround Floor FlatFreeholdEPC DNo mains gasLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Merchants Court, Bedford, MK42 0AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Merchants Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications 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 at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£150,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

15 May 2007Most recent
£150,000
+12.0%over 1 year
5 July 2005
£133,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AT: £212,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 0AT

On the street

Versus other Merchants Court homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Merchants Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,830

Street avg £2,841

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Duckmill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bedford Free School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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