Skip to content
UK Property Looker

Flat 1, 87 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR

4 sales on record1 planning record

Estimated value

£127,000

  • Since the 2012 sale (£67,000)+90%
  • Against MK42 9JR's recent median (£265,000)-52%

Newest record on this page: March 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation
Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Bedroom
1
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£127,000

  • Against its 2012 sale (£67,000)+90%
  • Against MK42 9JR's recent median (£265,000)-52%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for Flat 1 is modelled from its 49 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9JR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    49 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2022

  • Sales of this home

    4 sales recorded, the latest in 2012

  • Recent sales in MK42 9JR

    5 sales, median £265,000 (2025–2020)

This page or the full report?

DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 1 has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 January 2012Most recent

    £67,000

    -23.4%over 5 years

  2. 30 October 2006

    £87,500

    +12.2%over 9 months

  3. 27 January 2006

    £77,995

    +310.5%over 8 years

  4. 15 July 1997

    £19,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9JR: £265,000 (2025–2020).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for Flat 1, 87 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9JR). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (23–49 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 sits 89.6% above the 2012 sale of £67,000. Last sold in January 2012, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2006.

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 1

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
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)
Dec 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 December 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Feb 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 87 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Flat 1, 87 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR

1decisions8nearby
  1. Aug 2006
    Outline
    Outcome in report

    Proposed provision of dropped kerb.

    Reference
    06/01683/LDP
    Full record in report

Unlock Flat 1, 87 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

On the street

Versus other Victoria Road homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Flat 1 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,367

Street avg £2,023

Below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below
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

0.2 km

Bedford Hospital A&E — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cauldwell School. 26 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Cauldwell SchoolPrimary105m
  • Shackleton Primary SchoolPrimary755m
  • Bedford Free SchoolSecondary780m
  • Bedford College16 plus828m

Nearest stops

  • Bedford Hospital A&EBus stop205m
  • Bunyan RoadBus stop217m
  • MorrisonsBus stop318m
  • Britannia RoadBus stop342m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
  • Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
  • Shoplifting807 reports12%
  • Public Order518 reports8%

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 9JR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 9JR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

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

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£179k

Abbey Chase, Flat 9, Abbey Fields, Elstow

MK42 9EW

Flat2 bed2 bath

Abbey Chase, Flat 11, Abbey Fields, Elstow

MK42 9EW

Flat1 bed1 bath

Abbey Chase, Flat 5, Abbey Fields, Elstow

MK42 9EW

Flat1 bed1 bath
£142k

Aneeka Court 20 22, Flat 1, Cauldwell Street

MK42 9AD

Flat
£143k

Aneeka Court 20 22, Flat 2, Cauldwell Street

MK42 9AD

Flat
£144k

10 12, Flat 3, Hawkins Road

MK42 9LS

Flat
£144k

Aneeka Court 20 22, Flat 3, Cauldwell Street

MK42 9AD

Flat
£148k

10 12, Flat 1, Hawkins Road

MK42 9LS

Flat

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research
Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for Flat 1 is modelled from its 49 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9JR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for Flat 1. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Flat 1 was lodged in December 2022 at band D and is valid until December 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to Flat 1. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 26 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 9JR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
Flat 1 is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 1, 87 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.

Keep exploring