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3 Chesterton Mews, Bedford, MK40 2TB

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Chesterton Mews

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

3 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 (October 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since September 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £206,000 sits 379.1% above the 1998 sale of £43,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£75/sq ft) was about 63.8% 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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromD67toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chesterton Mews, Bedford, MK40 2TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Chesterton Mews has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

4 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.

3 Chesterton Mews's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£206,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1998)

£43,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 September 1998Most recent

    £43,000

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

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.

Price per m² for 3 Chesterton Mews lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£811

Street avg £2,892

Strongly below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 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 · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£147k

1 Geldonia Court, St Augustines Road

MK40 2NL

2 bed1 bath
£220k

1 Chesterton Mews

MK40 2TB

3 bed
£122k

1 Arlington Court, Tavistock Place

MK40 2SL

1 bed1 bath
£209k

1 Lansdowne Terrace, Dynevor Road

MK40 2BN

£201k

1 Foster Hill Road

MK40 2ES

£199k

1 Hillier Court, 21 Union Street

MK40 2UT

£196k

1 Cobden Square

MK40 2JE

£195k

1 Gresham Court, Kimbolton Road

MK40 2PG

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

328/mo

Falling 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 road noise heatmap for MK40 2TB

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

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