Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
54 Mareth Road, Bedford, MK42 0DD
Estimated value
£337,000
- Since the 2025 sale (£280,000)+20%
- Against MK42 0DD's recent median (£220,000)+53%
Newest record on this page: July 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£337,000
- Against its 2025 sale (£280,000)+20%
- Against MK42 0DD's recent median (£220,000)+53%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 54 Mareth Road is modelled from its 83 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0DD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
83 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2022
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2025
Recent sales in MK42 0DD
5 sales, median £220,000 (2024–2018)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 54 Mareth Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
20 July 2025Most recent
£280,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DD: £220,000 (2024–2018).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 54 Mareth Road, Bedford, MK42 0DD. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 54 Mareth Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
54 Mareth Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0DD). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.
It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £280,000. Today's modelled estimate of £337,000 is 20.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 144.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- DrivewayYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 May 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2022from Jun 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 54 Mareth Road, Bedford, MK42 0DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
54 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.
Versus other Mareth Road homes
Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 54 Mareth Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,373
Street avg £2,110
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimary418m
- Bedford AcademySecondary868m
- Shackleton Primary SchoolPrimary955m
- Bedford Free SchoolSecondary1.4km
Nearest stops
- Alamein AvenueBus stop47m
- Mareth RoadBus stop104m
- Moulton AvenueBus stop159m
- Cardington RoadBus stop169m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
- Shoplifting807 reports12%
- Public Order518 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 54 Mareth Road is modelled from its 83 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0DD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 54 Mareth Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 54 Mareth Road was lodged in May 2022 at band D and is valid until May 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 54 Mareth Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 20 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 0DD, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 54 Mareth Road is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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