When did 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD last change hands?

46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD last sold for £38,500 in May 1997, around 29 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in January 1995, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1995 and May 1997, 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD fell from £40,000 to £38,500, a change of £1,500. That works out to roughly -1.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD?

46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD located?

46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD?

Police records around 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD 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 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD?

The closest primary school to 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD is King's Oak Primary School (418m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (868m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD?

The closest bus stop to 46 Mareth Road, MK42 0DD is Alamein Avenue, 47m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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46 Mareth Road, Bedford, MK42 0DD

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 46 Mareth Road

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

46 Mareth Road is a property in Bedford (MK42 0DD). It has council tax band B.

Held since May 1997 — that's 29 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.6% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 46 Mareth Road, Bedford, MK42 0DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

46 Mareth Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

Last sold (1997)

£38,500

Growth on file: -1.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 1997Most recent
£38,500
-3.8%over 2 years
20 January 1995
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DD: £220,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in MK42 0DD

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

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Alamein Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

King's Oak Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

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