What type of property is 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU last change hands?

29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU last sold for £197,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,000 in December 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

Across 2 sales between December 2009 and October 2024, 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU rose from £104,000 to £197,000, a change of £93,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

The current EPC rating for 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 1QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU located?

29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU in a safe area?

Police records around 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

The closest primary school to 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU is Priory Primary School (339m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (387m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU?

The closest bus stop to 29 Battison Street, MK40 1QU is Alexandra Road, 97m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 262m away.

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29 Battison Street, Bedford, MK40 1QU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 29 Battison Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

29 Battison Street is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 109.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £197,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Battison Street, Bedford, MK40 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Battison Street has no planning applications on record.

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10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

29 Battison Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£197,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2024Most recent
£197,000
+89.4%over 14 years
7 December 2009
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1QU: £179,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in MK40 1QU

On the street

Versus other Battison Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

29 Battison Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,985

Street avg £1,867

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Alexandra Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Priory Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 1QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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