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42 Appledore Road, Bedford, MK40 3UZ

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 42 Appledore Road

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

42 Appledore Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK40 3UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £300,000 — fresh data. At 61 m² it's 19.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (51 m² median across 78 EPCs). Across 2008–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£457/sq ft) was about 65.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes

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.

42 Appledore Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromB83toC78
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Appledore Road, Bedford, MK40 3UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Appledore Road has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

42 Appledore Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£300,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 March 2025Most recent

    £300,000

    +66.7%over 17 years

  2. 18 February 2008

    £180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3UZ: £198,000 (2026–2025).

On the street

Versus other Appledore Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 42 Appledore Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,918

Street avg £3,310

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Appledore Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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.
£291k

1 Fontwell Close

MK40 3UR

2 bed1 bath
£341k

1 Denmark Street

MK40 3TG

2 bed1 bath
£256k

1 Crediton Close

MK40 3DU

2 bed
£248k

1 Dean Street

MK40 3EQ

2 bed1 bath
£187k

1 Appledore Road

MK40 3UZ

2 bed1 bath
£308k

1 Crediton Mews

MK40 3FB

3 bed
£353k

1 Howbury Street

MK40 3QU

3 bed1 bath
£355k

1 Dudley Street

MK40 3TA

3 bed1 bath
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

Crime

328/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Goldington Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Castle Newnham School. 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 3UZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 3UZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3UZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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 42 Appledore Road, Bedford, MK40 3UZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.