What type of property is 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE sell for?

47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE last sold for £138,000 in October 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

The current EPC rating for 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0DE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE heated?

The latest EPC at 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE 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 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE located?

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

How safe is the area around 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

Police records around 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE 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 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

The closest primary school to 47 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 transport links are near 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE?

The closest bus stop to 47 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DE is Alamein Avenue, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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47 Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DE

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 47 Alamein Avenue

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

47 Alamein Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0DE). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in October 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 sits 121% above the 2010 sale of £138,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£123/sq ft) was about 16.2% below the postcode norm. At 104 m² it's 22.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 16 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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Valuation

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromD58toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2023
ExtensionFull
In report
Single Storey front, side, and rear extension & Internal Alterations
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
23/02784/FUL
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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.

47 Alamein Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£138,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 October 2010Most recent
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DE: £205,000 (2024–2011).

Nearby sales in MK42 0DE

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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.

47 Alamein Avenue outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,327

Street avg £1,825

Strongly below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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

6/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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