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42A Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PW

UPRN:100081209581Converted Flat3 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (66)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-12T03:34:16.213292+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:27:47.761590+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T15:32:19.648741+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
42A Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PW

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£220,000
£198k - £242kMedium
Estimate
£220k
Range
£198k – £242k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
7.36%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42A Clapham Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (35/100). 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
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
35/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 38Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£220,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield7.36%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.0%
5y Growth+2.9%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£140,000 (2006-12-29)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0MK41 7PW
Approval Rate
-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
  • 26/01840/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

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership77.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining89 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2006-12-29
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density-
Owner Occupied37%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 69%65+ 14%

Schools Nearby

  • Livingstone Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Polam School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Edith Cavell Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Bedford Modern School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI

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

Comparables

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