What was the last sold price for 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ?

32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ last sold for £218,750 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ?

The current EPC rating for 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ?

32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ use?

The latest EPC at 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ?

32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ in?

32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ?

Police records around 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ 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.

What schools are near 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ?

The closest primary school to 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ is King's Oak Primary School (957m), 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 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ?

The closest bus stop to 32 Turnpike Gardens, MK42 0AJ is The Turnpike, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Turnpike Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0AJ

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 32 Turnpike Gardens

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

32 Turnpike Gardens is a property in Bedford (MK42 0AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft) and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in August 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £313,000 is 43.1% above the 2015 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Turnpike Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Turnpike Gardens 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.

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£218,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 August 2015Most recent
£218,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AJ: £352,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK42 0AJ

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Everything we know about 32 Turnpike Gardens, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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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.

32 Turnpike Gardens is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,701

Street avg £2,983

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 8 years

Above

Comparables

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

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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

6/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.

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The full 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· 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

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Common questions

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