18 Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BG
UPRN:100080036084Semi-Detached Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: 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 (2026-07-10T08:40:59.499973+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T15:20:17.711560+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
HP Score
81
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
today
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
18 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£280,000
£266k - £294kHigh
Estimate
£280k
Range
£266k – £294k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
5.36%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
18 Seaton Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 81/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (65/100). 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 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
81
HP Score
81/ 100
Strong
71
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
11
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
65
Walkability
65/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 23Bike 77
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£280,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield5.36%
1y Growth+4.5%
3y Growth+2.8%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price£288,900 (2023-08-08)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0MK40 3BG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/01876/FULSingle storey rear extension and garage conversion
- Pending26/01859/FULErection of a single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing rear extension and detached garage
- Approved26/01860/LDPCertificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft Conversion with hip to gable conversion, dormer to rear & rooflights to front)
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership61.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2023-08-08
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
14 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density3,987 /km²
Owner Occupied77%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 65%65+ 20%
Schools Nearby
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary School0.2 miGood
- Castle Newnham School0.3 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Goldington Academy0.3 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- -Hazeldene School0.5 mi
6 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 16 Seaton Drive-£408k-
- 6 Seaton Drive-£320k-
- 22 Seaton Drive-£350k-
- 18 Seaton Drive-£289k-