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Flat E, 55 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX

UPRN:100080997145Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt before 1900
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band AEPC: D (56)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-07-26T04:00:02.045797+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T05:52:33.545361+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:24:53.846519+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Flat E, 55 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£131,000
£118k - £144kMedium
Estimate
£131k
Range
£118k – £144k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£700
£650 - £750
Monthly
£700
Yield
6.41%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat E earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is good (82/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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)Defra 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
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
47/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
82/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 32Bike 78
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£131,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£700
Gross Yield6.41%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.8%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0MK40 2DX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01935/FUL
    Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage and relocation of front entrance
    Pending
  • 26/01840/SPNJ
    Prior notification for the installation, alteration or replacement on non-domestic properties of (a) micro-generation solar thermal equipment; (b) micro-generation solar PV equipment; or (c) other solar PV equipment on the roof. 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 but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed.
    Pending
  • 26/01819/FUL
    Single storey side/rear extension including connection to and conversion of existing garage block.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining59 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density-
Owner Occupied45%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 68%65+ 17%
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Schools Nearby

  • Bedford Modern School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Livingstone Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Great Ouse Primary Academy
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Edith Cavell Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good

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

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Comparables

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