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1 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH

UPRN:10002969616Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-09T04:00:05.188743+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:44:10.137880+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T13:41:07.375083+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-13T09:53:52.004773+00:00)
1 Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£153,000
£146k - £161kHigh
Estimate
£153k
Range
£146k – £161k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£750 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
6.27%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Heron Quay earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 61/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (92/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
61/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
92/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 48Bike 85
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£153,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield6.27%
1y Growth+6.4%
3y Growth+2.8%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price£147,500 (2026-07-10)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0MK40 1TH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01908/FUL
    Hip to gable loft conversion with rear facing dormer windows and velux roof windows to the proposed roof. Conversion of single dwelling to form 7no. Residential Flats with associated car parking, boundary treatment and cycle parking and bins store
    Pending
  • 26/01866/TELLN
    1x 10m medium wooden pole. The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)
    Pending
  • 26/01825/FUL
    Removal of existing EV charging bays and the creation of EV charging zones, erection of jet wash bays, valet bays, sub-station enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet, plant room, floodlights, and associated works.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining88 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2026-07-10
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density-
Owner Occupied24%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 77%65+ 6%
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Schools Nearby

  • Priory Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Bedford College
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Bedford Free School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Polam School
    0.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI

4 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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