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33 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY

18 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
321 m²
3455 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 33 Lansdowne Road

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

33 Lansdowne Road is a six-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 2BY). It has a recorded floor area of 321 m² (around 3455 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Period features are noted in the property record.

At 321 m² the property is well over the postcode median (159 m² across 34 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 18 planning records sit against the property, 11 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include new windows, partial demolition and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £963,000 is 13.3% above the 2022 sale price. Sold January 2022 for £850,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 33 Lansdowne Road

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

33 Lansdowne Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF21toD60
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Nov 2022from Oct 2021
EPC improved fromD60toC71
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A new windows application was refused at 33 Lansdowne Road in 2022.

18 applications on record at 33 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY

18decisions138documents6nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveDemolitionChange of use
  1. Sept 2008
    Change of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of building from Educational facility (Class C2) to single Residential dwelling (Class C3). External alterations incorporating new windows, doors and openings reconstruction of front and side boundary walls and piers, following demolition of outbuildings, rear extension and fire escape stairwell.

    New WindowsDemolition
    Reference
    08/01808/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. RenovationDecision

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  • The 138 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£963,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£850,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 January 2022Most recent

    £850,000

    +161.5%over 12 years

  2. 6 November 2009

    £325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2BY: £816,500 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Lansdowne Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 33 Lansdowne Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,648

Street avg £2,528

On par

Floor Area

321 m²

Street avg 262 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

9.5 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 33 Lansdowne Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£550k

1 Lansdowne Road

MK40 2BY

£253k

1 Eton Court, Pemberley Avenue

MK40 2LH

£242k

1 De Montfort Place

MK40 2FN

£212k

1 Lansdowne Terrace, Dynevor Road

MK40 2BN

£211k

1 Foster Hill Road

MK40 2ES

£210k

1 Chesterton Mews

MK40 2TB

3 bed
£203k

1 Gresham Court, Kimbolton Road

MK40 2PG

£184k

1 Hanover Court, Linden Road

MK40 2BW

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

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

Aspley Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Livingstone Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 2BY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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