Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20 Byron Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2BD
2 planning records
Estimated value
£426,000
- Since the 2003 sale (£199,500)+114%
- Against MK40 2BD's recent median (£465,000)-8%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£426,000
- Against its 2003 sale (£199,500)+114%
- Against MK40 2BD's recent median (£465,000)-8%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 Byron Crescent is modelled from its 121 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 2BD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
121 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2020
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2003
Recent sales in MK40 2BD
5 sales, median £465,000 (2026–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
20 Byron Crescent's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2000).
Sales timeline
31 October 2003Most recent
£199,500
+99.5%over 3 years19 April 2000
£99,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2BD: £465,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in MK40 2BD
What this page doesn't show
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- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 20 Byron Crescent
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
20 Byron Crescent is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 2BD). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in October 2003. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £426,000 sits 113.5% above the 2003 sale of £199,500. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 121 m² it's 16.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 17 EPCs).
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 November 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2020from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromD65toC71
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 20 Byron Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
2 applications on record at 20 Byron Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2BD
2decisions2extensions4nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Jun 2012DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory.
Extension- Reference
- 12/00851/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMay 2013Decision
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Versus other Byron Crescent homes
Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
20 Byron Crescent outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,649
Street avg £2,730
Floor Area
121 m²
Street avg 120 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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.
Crime
328/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sainsburys Clapham — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Great Ouse Primary Academy. 26 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Great Ouse Primary AcademyPrimary468m
- Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary558m
- Edith Cavell Primary SchoolPrimary581m
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary919m
Nearest stops
- Sainsburys ClaphamBus stop119m
- Alexander Sports CentreBus stop133m
- Byron CrescentBus stop148m
- Cowper RoadBus stop152m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
- Public Order447 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime353 reports6%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 2BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 20 Byron Crescent is modelled from its 121 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 2BD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 20 Byron Crescent. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 20 Byron Crescent was lodged in November 2020 at band C and is valid until November 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 20 Byron Crescent. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 26 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 2BD, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 20 Byron Crescent is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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