What type of property is 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF last change hands?

34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF last sold for £365,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £210,000 in September 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

Across 2 sales between September 2009 and October 2024, 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF rose from £210,000 to £365,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF have?

The current EPC rating for 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF heated?

The latest EPC at 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

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

Where is 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF located?

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

Is 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF in a safe area?

Police records around 34 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 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

The closest primary school to 34 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 34 Duckmill Crescent, MK42 0AF?

The closest bus stop to 34 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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34 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF

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Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 34 Duckmill Crescent

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

34 Duckmill Crescent is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 81 m² this is the 12th 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 and notable views.

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£419/sq ft) was about 63.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £365,000.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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 2021

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Duckmill Crescent, Duckmill Lane, Bedford, MK42 0AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 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.

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

Current estimate

£387,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£365,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2024Most recent
£365,000
+73.8%over 15 years
16 September 2009
£210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AF: £385,000 (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.

34 Duckmill Crescent is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,506

Street avg £3,622

Above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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