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23 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3QJ
This 195 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. Records show the property last changed hands for £198,000 back in 1997.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
195 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Parking Available
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
EV Charging Point
Electric vehicle home charging
Lift Access
Elevator within the building
Concierge Service
On-site concierge or porter
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Dec 2025
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2015
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.9 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2015from Nov 2015
Low Energy Lighting
89%64%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Dec 2015from Dec 2015
EPC improved fromF31toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£707,000
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Transaction history
£198,000Latest
Jul 1997Source: HM Land Registry
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 Bushmead Avenue
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 3 other houses on this street
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
59 (D)/70 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 33% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
195 m²/207 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 33% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
7.9 t/year/6.9 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 33% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
9 rooms/8 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 83% 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
51.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB
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
246m
3 mins
P
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
951m
11 mins
P
Priory Primary School
1.2km
15 mins
S
Castle Newnham School
890m
11 mins
S
Bedford College
960m
12 mins
S
Bedford Free School
963m
12 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmGoldington Avenue
Bus Stop138m
2 mins
Howbury Street
Bus Stop246m
3 mins
Bedford Bowls Club
Bus Stop337m
4 mins
Rothsay Road
Bus Stop363m
4 mins
Fox and Hounds
Bus Stop411m
5 mins
Bus Station
Bus Station946m
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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