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22 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 22 Duckmill Crescent

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

22 Duckmill Crescent is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 46 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 24 units on file.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in September 2012. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 40.7% above the 2012 sale price.

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
  • Bathrooms1
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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.

22 Duckmill Crescent's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Jul 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Duckmill Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications 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.
Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 September 2012Most recent

    £140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AF: £365,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Duckmill Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 22 Duckmill Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,043

Street avg £3,690

Below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Duckmill Crescent

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

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.
£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath
£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath
£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath
£329k

1 Beauvais Square, Shortstown

MK42 0GE

1 bed
£397k

1 Brampton Close

MK42 0HD

3 bed
£437k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed
£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed
£210k

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

424/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. 29 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 MK42 0AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 0AF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.1dB

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 22 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.