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10 Turnpike Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0AJ

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
139 m²
1496 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 10 Turnpike Gardens

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

10 Turnpike Gardens is a five-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK42 0AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 139 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £473,000 sits 52.7% above the 2015 sale of £309,750. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 16.1% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in March 2015.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

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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 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromB81toC79
Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Turnpike Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Turnpike Gardens 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.

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

Current estimate

£473,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£309,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 March 2015Most recent

    £309,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AJ: £440,000 (2026–2025).

On the street

Versus other Turnpike Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 10 Turnpike Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,228

Street avg £3,053

Strongly below

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 10 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 10 Turnpike Gardens

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
£466k

1 Arnold Way, Shortstown

MK42 0FU

5 bed3 bath
£459k

1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

MK42 0GH

4 bed2 bath
£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed
£437k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed
£397k

1 Brampton Close

MK42 0HD

3 bed
£455k

1 Blake S Boulevard, Shortstown

MK42 0ZL

£499k

1 Brize Gardens, Shortstown

MK42 0JQ

£503k

1 Aviation Way, Shortstown

MK42 0HU

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

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Turnpike — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

King's Oak Primary School. 13 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 0AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 0AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 10 Turnpike Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.