What type of property is 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD sell for?

24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD last sold for £205,000 in February 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

The current EPC rating for 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 2BD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD has council approval for side and rear extension granted in June 2016 under ref. 16/01211/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

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

Where is 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD located?

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

Is 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD in a safe area?

Police records around 24 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 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

The closest primary school to 24 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.

What is the nearest station to 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD?

The closest bus stop to 24 Byron Crescent, MK40 2BD is Sainsburys Clapham, 119m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Byron Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2BD

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 24 Byron Crescent

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

24 Byron Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 2BD). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Today's modelled estimate of £452,000 sits 120.5% above the 2013 sale of £205,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 135 m² it's 29.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 17 EPCs). On the market in February 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Dec 2012

EPC improved fromE51toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Byron Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 24 Byron Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2BD

2decisions2extensions16documents6nearby

May 2016
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Hip to gable rear dormer loft conversion with flat roof and clay hanging tiles to all elevations.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
16/01210/LDP
Full record in report
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ExtensionJun 2016Decision

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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.

24 Byron Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£452,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£205,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 February 2013Most recent
£205,000

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.

Price per m² for 24 Byron Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,519

Street avg £2,666

Strongly below

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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MK40 2NL

2 bed1 bath

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1 Lansdowne Road

MK40 2BY

£117k

1 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place

MK40 2SL

1 bed1 bath

£253k

1 Eton Court, Pemberley Avenue

MK40 2LH

£242k

1 De Montfort Place

MK40 2FN

£212k

1 Lansdowne Terrace, Dynevor Road

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1 Foster Hill Road

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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