Flat 23, Old Portman House, 2B Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3QL
UPRN:10093200602Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2012-2021
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-08-26T04:00:03.787951+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T09:41:40.657302+00:00)EPC· 2mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-20T01:05:32.291719+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
HP Score
82
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
yesterday
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£253,000
£240k - £265kHigh
Estimate
£253k
Range
£240k – £265k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
6.17%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 23 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 82/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (79/100). 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
82
HP Score
82/ 100
Strong
69
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
9
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
79
Walkability
79/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 76
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£253,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield6.17%
1y Growth-17.5%
3y Growth+2.8%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price£235,000 (2023-02-03)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
2MK40 3QL
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/01859/FULErection of a single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing rear extension and detached garage
- Approved26/01860/LDPCertificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft Conversion with hip to gable conversion, dormer to rear & rooflights to front)
- Pending26/01848/FULErection of a single-storey rear extension
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership61.7%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining114 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2023-02-03
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density6,281 /km²
Owner Occupied62%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 63%65+ 20%
Schools Nearby
- Castle Newnham School0.2 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Inspected by ISIBedford School0.3 mi
- Inspected by ISIBedford Girls' School0.5 mi
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary School0.6 miGood
6 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Old Portman House, 2B Bushmead Avenue-£210k-
- Centenary House Bushmead Avenue-£141k-
- Centenary House Bushmead Avenue-£141k-
- Centenary House Bushmead Avenue-£215k-