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1 Rothsay Road, Bedford, MK40 3PW
This 308 square metre property in Bedford carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £1,725,000 in 2022, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
308 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Basement
Lower-ground-floor space
Period Features
Original architectural details
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
12.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£1,605,000
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Transaction history
+91.7%(14y)
£1,725,000Latest
Oct 2022£900,000
Jul 2008£275,000
Jul 1996Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in MK40 3PW
Flat 1 3 Rothsay Road Bedford MK40 3PW
Jun 2025
£230,000
Flat 6 3 Rothsay Road Bedford MK40 3PW
Mar 2025
£300,000
Flat 5 3 Rothsay Road Bedford MK40 3PW
Feb 2024
£382,500
4 Rothsay Road Bedford MK40 3PW
Jan 2024
£1,060,000
Flat 3 3 Rothsay Road Bedford MK40 3PW
Oct 2023
£218,000
1a Rothsay Road Bedford MK40 3PW
Jun 2021
£800,000
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House Price Index
Bedford+3.0%
103.8
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Rothsay Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 3 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,601/£2,810 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/4 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 33% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
63 (D)/67 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 67% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
308 m²/365 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Lowest among similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
12.0 t/year/10.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 33% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
9 rooms/10 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 33% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
14 months of data for Bedford
Total Crimes
95
Monthly Avg
7
Recent Trend
Rising
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual45(47%)
Other Theft12(13%)
Public Order11(12%)
Criminal Damage & Arson7(7%)
Burglary5(5%)
Vehicle Crime5(5%)
Drugs4(4%)
Bicycle Theft3(3%)
Other Crime2(2%)
Robbery1(1%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Western Street
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Western Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Western Street
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
27 within 3kmP
Castle Newnham School
548m
7 mins
P
Priory Primary School
1.2km
14 mins
P
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
1.3km
15 mins
S
Bedford Free School
696m
8 mins
S
Bedford College
729m
9 mins
S
Castle Newnham School
1.2km
15 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmThe Embankment
Bus Stop204m
2 mins
Rothsay Road
Bus Stop242m
3 mins
Howbury Street
Bus Stop311m
4 mins
Cecil Higgins Gallery
Bus Stop346m
4 mins
Bedford Girls School
Bus Stop450m
5 mins
Bus Station
Bus Station887m
11 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
57 points of interest nearby
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