What kind of home is 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB?

23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB sell for?

23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB last sold for £99,000 in June 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in August 2001, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB?

Across 2 sales between August 2001 and June 2003, 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB rose from £65,000 to £99,000, a change of £34,000. That works out to roughly +26% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB?

The current EPC rating for 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB?

23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB use?

The latest EPC at 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB?

23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB in?

23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB?

Police records around 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB 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.

What schools are near 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB?

The closest primary school to 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB is Great Ouse Primary Academy (451m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB?

The closest bus stop to 23 Chesterton Mews, MK40 2TB is Spenser Road, 91m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford Rail Station, 768m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

23 Chesterton Mews, Bedford, MK40 2TB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Chesterton Mews

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

23 Chesterton Mews is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 2TB). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Held since June 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2001–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 26% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 sits 94.9% above the 2003 sale of £99,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 17.4% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Chesterton Mews

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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from May 2010

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Chesterton Mews, Bedford, MK40 2TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Chesterton Mews has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

23 Chesterton Mews valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 26.0% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2003)

£99,000

Growth on file: 26.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2003Most recent
£99,000
+52.3%over 1 year
9 August 2001
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 2TB: £185,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in MK40 2TB

On the street

Versus other Chesterton Mews homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 23 Chesterton Mews runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,868

Street avg £2,833

Below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Chesterton Mews

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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£142k

1 Geldonia Court, St Augustines Road

MK40 2NL

2 bed1 bath

£210k

1 Chesterton Mews

MK40 2TB

3 bed

£117k

1 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place

MK40 2SL

1 bed1 bath

£184k

1 Hanover Court, Linden Road

MK40 2BW

£203k

1 Gresham Court, Kimbolton Road

MK40 2PG

£182k

1 Hillier Court, 21 Union Street

MK40 2UT

£211k

1 Foster Hill Road

MK40 2ES

£212k

1 Lansdowne Terrace, Dynevor Road

MK40 2BN

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

Spenser Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Great Ouse Primary Academy. 26 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 2TB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 2TB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Chesterton Mews, Bedford, MK40 2TB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.