What type of property is 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE?

3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE last change hands?

3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE last sold for £347,500 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and June 2012, 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE rose from £165,000 to £347,500, a change of £182,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE?

3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE?

3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE located?

3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE?

Police records around 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE?

The closest primary school to 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE is Castle Newnham School (916m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (303m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE is Duckmill Lane, 143m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 566m away.

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3 Duckmill Crescent, Chethams, Bedford, MK42 0AE

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Duckmill Crescent

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

3 Duckmill Crescent is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On the market in June 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £499,000 is 43.6% above the 2012 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Feb 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

79%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Duckmill Crescent, Chethams, Bedford, MK42 0AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Duckmill Crescent has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Duckmill Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£499,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£347,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

14 June 2012Most recent
£347,500
+110.6%over 13 years
31 August 1998
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AE: £375,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in MK42 0AE

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On the street

Versus other Duckmill Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Duckmill Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,555

Street avg £2,541

On par

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Duckmill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bedford Free School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

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