What type of property is 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD last sold for £199,500 in October 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £99,995 in April 2000, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2000 and October 2003, 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD rose from £99,995 to £199,500, a change of £99,505. That works out to roughly +21.6% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

The current EPC rating for 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft). That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2BD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD is in council tax band D.

Where is 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD located?

20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD 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 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

The closest primary school to 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD is Great Ouse Primary Academy (468m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

The closest bus stop to 20 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD is Sainsburys Clapham, 119m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Byron Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2BD

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

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 £451,000 sits 126.1% 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

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

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

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

2decisions2extensions6nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jun 2012
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory.
Extension
Reference
12/00851/FUL
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ExtensionMay 2013Decision

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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.

20 Byron Crescent's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£451,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£199,500

Growth on file: 21.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2003Most recent
£199,500
+99.5%over 3 years
19 April 2000
£99,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2BD: £465,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK40 2BD

On the street

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 £2,656

Below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 119 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Bedford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising 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.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

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