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Flat 10, Merton House, 14 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TW

UPRN:100080993468Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (58)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-13T04:00:06.044671+00:00)Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-19T12:09:32.787832+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T15:30:22.737834+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 4d ago (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 (2026-10-11T22:19:15.664169+00:00)
Flat 10, Merton House, 14 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TW

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£134,000
£127k - £140kHigh
Estimate
£134k
Range
£127k – £140k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£700
£650 - £750
Monthly
£700
Yield
6.46%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 10 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (90/100). 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
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
70/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
27/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
90/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 42Bike 83
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£134,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£700
Gross Yield6.46%
1y Growth-4.8%
3y Growth+2.8%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price£88,000 (2004-11-19)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1MK40 2TW
Approval Rate
0%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01935/FUL
    Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage and relocation of front entrance
    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
  • 26/01789/CPNMA
    Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-11-19
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density3,612 /km²
Owner Occupied32%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 65%65+ 22%

Schools Nearby

  • Bedford School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Livingstone Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Polam School
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Priory Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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