16 Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DF
About 16 Alamein Avenue
16 Alamein Avenue is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0DF). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).
Across 1995–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 75.9% above the 2015 sale of £145,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£160/sq ft) was about 24.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in June 2015.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
16 Alamein Avenue has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 16 Alamein Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.
£255,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 20 years.
£145,000
Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
15 June 2015Most recent
£145,000
+31.8%over 11 years13 February 2004
£110,000
+214.3%over 8 years30 November 1995
£35,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DF: £225,000 (2024–2016).
Nearby sales in MK42 0DF
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Alamein Avenue homes
On habitable rooms, 16 Alamein Avenue runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,726
Street avg £2,072
Floor Area
84 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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. 19 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB