What did 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD sell for?

32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD last sold for £115,000 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £25,250 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD?

Across 3 sales between October 1997 and July 2007, 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD rose from £25,250 to £115,000, a change of £89,750. That works out to roughly +16.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD?

32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD 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 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD located?

32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD in a safe area?

Police records around 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD 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 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD?

The closest primary school to 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD is Priory Primary School (348m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (352m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD?

The closest bus stop to 32 Costin Street, MK40 1RD is River Street, 68m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 226m away.

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32 Costin Street, Bedford, MK40 1RD

3 sales on record

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 32 Costin Street

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

32 Costin Street is a property in Bedford (MK40 1RD). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in July 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1997–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.9% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Costin Street, Bedford, MK40 1RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Costin Street has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

32 Costin Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2007)

£115,000

Growth on file: 16.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

22 July 2007Most recent
£115,000
+139.6%over 7 years
2 December 1999
£47,995
+90.1%over 2 years
31 October 1997
£25,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1RD: £251,000 (2022–2018).

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Area

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Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

River Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Priory Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

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