What type of property is 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE last change hands?

3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE last sold for £270,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

The current EPC rating for 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has dropped from a D recorded in December 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE located?

3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

Police records around 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

The closest primary school to 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE is King's Oak Primary School (378m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (808m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE is Alamein Avenue, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Alamein Avenue

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

3 Alamein Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 0DE). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (December 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 is 17.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 104.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £270,000 in October 2024.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

3 Alamein Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromD60toE51

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Alamein Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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.

Latest sale on 3 Alamein Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 October 2024Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DE: £160,000 (2019–2011).

Nearby sales in MK42 0DE

On the street

Versus other Alamein Avenue homes

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

Price per m² for 3 Alamein Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,103

Street avg £1,571

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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