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48 Howbury Street, Bedford, MK40 3QU
This 72 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 a private rental. It was sold for £292,500 in August 2023.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
72 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2021from Nov 2011
Low Energy Lighting
12%50%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£321,000
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Transaction history
£292,500Latest
Aug 2023Source: HM Land Registry
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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 Howbury Street
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 33 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,063/£3,144 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 83% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 4% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
56 (D)/59 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 32% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
72 m²/77 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 35% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.6 t/year/4.2 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 32% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
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
52.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB
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
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Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
28 within 3kmP
Castle Newnham School
389m
5 mins
P
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
1.1km
13 mins
P
Priory Primary School
1.4km
17 mins
S
Bedford Free School
961m
12 mins
S
Bedford College
997m
12 mins
S
Castle Newnham School
1.1km
13 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmHowbury Street
Bus Stop89m
1 min
The Embankment
Bus Stop182m
2 mins
Dudley Street
Bus Stop277m
3 mins
Goldington Avenue
Bus Stop415m
5 mins
Rothsay Road
Bus Stop470m
6 mins
Fox and Hounds
Bus Stop484m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
58 points of interest nearby
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