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29c, Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF

Notable views3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 29c

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

29c is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. At 52 m² this is the 11th 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. Other recorded features include notable views.

It hasn't traded since December 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 is 35.2% above the 2010 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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • Notable viewsYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Nov 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29c, Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29c 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£128,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 December 2010Most recent

    £128,000

    +8.0%over 6 years

  2. 2 September 2004

    £118,500

    +123.6%over 5 years

  3. 10 August 1999

    £52,995

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.

On habitable rooms, 29c runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,462

Street avg £3,718

Strongly below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29c

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£329k

1 Beauvais Square, Shortstown

MK42 0GE

1 bed
£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
£397k

1 Brampton Close

MK42 0HD

3 bed
£143k

1 Brancaster Close

MK42 0SU

£210k

1 Alpine View

MK42 0YJ

£437k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed
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

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