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Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 9JR). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–40 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (53 m² across 49 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 119.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £118,000. 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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 December 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Oct 2012
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR

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  1. Aug 2006
    Outline
    Outcome in report

    Proposed provision of dropped kerb.

    Reference
    06/01683/LDP
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 2 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£118,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 January 2024Most recent

    £118,000

    +71.0%over 18 years

  2. 26 May 2005

    £69,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9JR: £265,000 (2025–2018).

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.

Years Held for Flat 2 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,189

Street avg £1,857

Strongly above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

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

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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
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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

0.2 km

Bedford Hospital A&E — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cauldwell School. 26 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 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
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.