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Flat 1, 19 The Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2RT

UPRN:10090878481Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2012-2021
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-11T20:42:43.159821+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:10:04.485708+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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 1, 19 The Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2RT

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£176,000
£168k - £185kHigh
Estimate
£176k
Range
£168k – £185k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£900
£850 - £1k
Monthly
£900
Yield
6.14%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 56/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. 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
56/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
90/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 49Bike 85
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£176,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£900
Gross Yield6.14%
1y Growth+80.8%
3y Growth+2.8%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price£160,000 (2018-02-28)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0MK40 2RT
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
  • 26/01789/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 Ownership61.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining114 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-02-28
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density-
Owner Occupied13%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 72%65+ 16%

Schools Nearby

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

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • 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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