What kind of home is Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR?

Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR last change hands?

Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR last sold for £118,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £69,000 in May 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR?

Across 2 sales between May 2005 and January 2024, Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR rose from £69,000 to £118,000, a change of £49,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR?

Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9JR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR use?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR had any planning applications?

Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR?

Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR 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.

Which area is Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR in?

Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR is Cauldwell School (105m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (780m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 89 Victoria Road, MK42 9JR is Bedford Hospital A&E, 205m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 490m away.

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

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 is 13.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 121.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £118,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2006.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

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

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

Planning

Planning history

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

Aug 2006
Outline
In report
Proposed provision of dropped kerb.
Reference
06/01683/LDP
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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

£134,000

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

29 January 2024Most recent
£118,000
+71.0%over 18 years
26 May 2005
£69,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 9JR

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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 £1,852

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 2.2 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

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