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22 Merchants Court, Bedford, MK42 0AT

UPRN:10033179216Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band BEPC: E (49)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-09T04:00:05.188743+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:10:41.887488+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T17:21:14.477512+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 2d 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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
22 Merchants Court, Bedford, MK42 0AT

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£203,000
£182k - £223kMedium
Estimate
£203k
Range
£182k – £223k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,200
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,200
Yield
7.09%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

22 Merchants Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (93/100). 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
59/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
93/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 43Bike 85
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£203,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,200
Gross Yield7.09%
1y Growth+6.1%
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+3.8%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0MK42 0AT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 26/01799/FUL
    Single storey side extension to form food service counter.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership81%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining103 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 Density4,551 /km²
Owner Occupied34%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 66%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • Bedford College
    0.0 mi
    -
  • Bedford Free School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Bedford Girls' School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Priory Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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