29c, Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF
About 29c
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 35–97 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 £169,000 is 32% above the 2010 sale price.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- Notable viewsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Planning history
29c has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 29c
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
£169,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 11 years.
£128,000
Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
3 December 2010Most recent
£128,000
+8.0%over 6 years2 September 2004
£118,500
+123.6%over 5 years10 August 1999
£52,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AF: £365,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in MK42 0AF
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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
Everything we know about 29c, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
Versus other Duckmill Crescent homes
On habitable rooms, 29c runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,462
Street avg £3,719
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 69 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 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
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. 29 schools nearby.
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The full 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