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53 Mareth Road, Bedford, MK42 0DD

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 53 Mareth Road

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

53 Mareth Road is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0DD). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 is 13.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 106.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £220,000.

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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.

53 Mareth Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Apr 2024

Current Certificate
Apr 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 April 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Mareth Road, Bedford, MK42 0DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Mareth Road 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.

53 Mareth Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£220,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 November 2023Most recent

    £220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DD: £233,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Mareth Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

53 Mareth Road is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £2,167

Above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53 Mareth Road

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.
£248k

1 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown

MK42 0GD

£240k

1 Brook Street

MK42 0QR

£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath
£229k

1 Barton Road

MK42 0NA

£275k

1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

£280k

1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown

MK42 0TW

£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath
£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath
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

0.0 km

Alamein Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

King's Oak Primary School. 20 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 0DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 0DD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

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 53 Mareth Road, Bedford, MK42 0DD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.