What kind of home is 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG?

31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG last change hands?

31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG last sold for £284,750 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG?

31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG use?

The latest EPC at 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG?

31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG is in council tax band E.

Which area is 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG in?

31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG?

Police records around 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG?

The closest primary school to 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG is King's Oak Primary School (901m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG?

The closest bus stop to 31 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AG is Welbourne Gardens, 90m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Turnpike Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0AG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 31 Turnpike Gardens

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

31 Turnpike Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK42 0AG). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 105 m² it's 16.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 21 EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £408,000 is 43.3% above the 2016 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromB82toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Turnpike Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Turnpike Gardens 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

31 Turnpike Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£408,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£284,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 February 2016Most recent
£284,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AG: £388,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in MK42 0AG

On the street

Versus other Turnpike Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 31 Turnpike Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,712

Street avg £2,912

Above

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 9 years

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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3 bed

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1 Alburgh Close

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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.

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Welbourne Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

King's Oak Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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