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Flat 16, Castle Quay, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3FE

UPRN:10033187689Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-10T04:00:08.634285+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:41:07.394151+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-10T17:21:14.477512+00:00)EPC· 1mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T13:45:05.732872+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refresh
Flat 16, Castle Quay, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3FE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£244,000
£220k - £268kMedium
Estimate
£244k
Range
£220k – £268k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
6.39%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 16 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (95/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
95/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 47Bike 81
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£244,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield6.39%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.8%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price£225,000 (2009-02-20)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0MK40 3FE
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
  • 26/01789/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
  • 26/01775/FUL
    Addition of 2No. dormers to existing rear roof slope
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining105 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2009-02-20
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density5,313 /km²
Owner Occupied28%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 73%65+ 15%

Schools Nearby

  • Bedford College
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Bedford Free School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Bedford Girls' School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Bedford School
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI

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

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