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Ashleigh Court, Flat 10, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DG

EPC B
Property type
Detached
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 82
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About Ashleigh Court

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

Ashleigh Court is a detached house in Bedford (MK42 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in February 2017 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 70 m² this is the 9th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in Ashleigh Court, where floor areas span 42–72 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (82 versus a worst of 57).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last sold in June 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 10.2% above the 2017 sale price.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Ashleigh Court ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
B82
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 September 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Feb 2017
EPC improved fromC71toB81
Heating System
Room HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2023from Aug 2023
Heating System
UnderfloorStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ashleigh Court, Flat 10, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ashleigh Court has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Ashleigh Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£152,500

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 June 2017Most recent

    £152,500

    +31.5%over 12 years

  2. 31 March 2005

    £116,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DG: £155,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cardington Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Ashleigh Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,179

Street avg £2,417

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Ashleigh Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£170k

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£173k

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MK42 0AS

Flat
£175k

18a, Flat 1, St Marys Street

MK42 0AS

Flat
£178k

3 Holly Apartments, Alpine View

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£178k

4 Holly Apartments, Alpine View

MK42 0YQ

Flat
£179k

18a, Flat 2, St Marys Street

MK42 0AS

Flat
£181k

1 Holly Apartments, Alpine View

MK42 0YQ

Flat
£181k

2 Holly Apartments, Alpine View

MK42 0YQ

Flat
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.
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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Fenlake Anchor — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

King's Oak Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Ashleigh Court, Flat 10, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.