29b, Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF
About 29b
29b is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–98 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 24 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in March 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 13.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£438/sq ft) was about 72.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
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Energy performance
29b's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 August 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
29b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
29b has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.
£188,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 16 years.
£165,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2017Most recent
£165,000
+22.2%over 5 years7 November 2011
£135,000
+28.6%over 9 years24 October 2002
£105,000
+36.4%over 1 year28 June 2001
£77,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AF: £365,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in MK42 0AF
28 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF
Sold Jun 2025
£340,00034 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF
Sold Oct 2024
£365,00032 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF
Sold Jul 2024
£385,00023 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF
Sold Nov 2023
£435,00042 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF
Sold Apr 2023
£238,000
Versus other Duckmill Crescent homes
29b is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£4,714
Street avg £3,611
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 70 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.1dB






