What is the council tax band for 8 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE in?

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

Is 8 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AE?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Duckmill Crescent, Chethams, Bedford, MK42 0AE

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 8 Duckmill Crescent

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

8 Duckmill Crescent is a property in Bedford (MK42 0AE). It has council tax band F.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Duckmill Crescent, Chethams, Bedford, MK42 0AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 8 Duckmill Crescent, Chethams, Bedford, MK42 0AE. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

Nearby sales in MK42 0AE

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

1 3, St Martins Court, Aston Road

MK42 0LN

£267k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath

£399k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed

£287k

1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath

£287k

1 Alder Close

MK42 0YG

£374k

1 Aldergrove Gardens, Shortstown

MK42 0JW

£201k

1 Alpine View

MK42 0YJ

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

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.

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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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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