73 Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FJ
UPRN:10093203203Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: B (83)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-26T04:00:02.045797+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:41:49.451124+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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
70
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£200,000
£190k - £210kHigh
Estimate
£200k
Range
£190k – £210k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
6.90%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
73 Martell Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (21/100). 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
70
HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
66
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
16
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
21
Walkability
21/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 54
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£200,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield6.90%
1y Growth+53.0%
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+3.8%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price£215,000 (2026-03-27)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0MK42 7FJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/01794/FULOne and two storey rear extension, garage conversion and alterations
- Pending26/01820/FULSingle storey rear extension.
- Pending26/01050/HPNPrior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. 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. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership81.2%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining145 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2026-03-27
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
11 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density-
Owner Occupied68%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 66%65+ 10%
Schools Nearby
- Kempston Rural Primary School0.2 miGood
- -Ridgeway School0.5 mi
- Kempston Academy0.5 mi
Inspected as Robert Bruce Middle School (URN 109660) on 22 Sep 2015
- Balliol Primary School0.7 miGood
2 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 57 Martell Drive-£170k-
- 73 Martell Drive-£215k-
- 33 Martell Drive-£362k-
- 35 Martell Drive-£353k-