What was the last sold price for 73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR?

73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR last sold for £250,000 in June 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £218,500 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and June 2001, 73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR rose from £218,500 to £250,000, a change of £31,500. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Where is 73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR located?

73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR in a safe area?

Police records around 73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR 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 73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR?

The closest primary school to 73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR is Livingstone Primary School (424m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (900m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR?

The closest bus stop to 73b, Tavistock Street, MK40 2RR is Tavistock Court, 134m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 369m away.

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Overview

About 73b

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

73b is a property in Bedford (MK40 2RR).

Held since June 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 73b, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

73b 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.

Last sold (2001)

£250,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

24 June 2001Most recent
£250,000
+14.4%over 4 years
7 April 1997
£218,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2RR: £175,000 (2023–2010).

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Area

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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

Tavistock Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Livingstone Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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