What kind of home is 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF sell for?

16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF last sold for £145,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1995 and June 2015, 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF rose from £35,000 to £145,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

The current EPC rating for 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF use?

The latest EPC at 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF 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.

Which area is 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF in?

16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

Police records around 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF 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.

What schools are near 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

The closest primary school to 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF is King's Oak Primary School (419m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (840m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

The closest bus stop to 16 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF is Alamein Avenue, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DF

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Alamein Avenue

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

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 £258,000 sits 77.9% above the 2015 sale of £145,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£160/sq ft) was about 18.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in June 2015.

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
CloakroomYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE52toC70

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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.

Price for 16 Alamein Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£145,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

15 June 2015Most recent
£145,000
+31.8%over 11 years
13 February 2004
£110,000
+214.3%over 8 years
30 November 1995
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DF: £235,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in MK42 0DF

On the street

Versus other Alamein Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 16 Alamein Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,726

Street avg £2,253

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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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. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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