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26 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HG

UPRN:100080000747End Terrace House4 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (57)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:24:14.490752+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)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 refresh
26 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HG

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
7 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£364,000
£346k - £382kHigh
Estimate
£364k
Range
£346k – £382k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,800
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,800
Yield
5.93%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

26 Ampthill Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 58/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (39/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket 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
58/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
48/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
39/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 70
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£364,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,800
Gross Yield5.93%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+3.8%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price£355,000 (2026-02-27)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0MK42 9HG
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 Ownership81.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2026-02-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density10,256 /km²
Owner Occupied33%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 70%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • Peter Pan Nursery School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Cauldwell School
    0.1 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Bedford Free School
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding
  • Cherry Trees Nursery School
    0.4 mi
    -

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

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Comparables

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