What type of property is 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF sell for?

32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF last sold for £385,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

The current EPC rating for 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 58% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF is in council tax band E.

Where is 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF located?

32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

Police records around 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF 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.

Which schools serve 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

The closest primary school to 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF is Priory Primary School (907m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (270m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

The closest bus stop to 32 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF is Duckmill Lane, 123m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 549m away.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 03

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 32 Duckmill Crescent

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

32 Duckmill Crescent is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 82 m² this is the 13th 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 a balcony.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£436/sq ft) was about 71.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £385,000 in July 2024.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes
BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Dec 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Duckmill Crescent has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

32 Duckmill Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£389,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£385,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 July 2024Most recent
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AF: £365,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 0AF

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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 co₂ emissions, 32 Duckmill Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,695

Street avg £3,613

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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. 29 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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