What kind of home is 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF last change hands?

18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF last sold for £225,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £139,000 in October 2005, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and July 2017, 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF rose from £139,000 to £225,000, a change of £86,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

The current EPC rating for 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0DF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF use?

The latest EPC at 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF in?

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

What is crime like near 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

Police records around 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF 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.

What schools are near 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

The closest primary school to 18 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 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF?

The closest bus stop to 18 Alamein Avenue, MK42 0DF is Alamein Avenue, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DF

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Alamein Avenue

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

18 Alamein Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 0DF). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 100 m² it's 23.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 23 EPCs). Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 is 37.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 66.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (July 2017). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

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 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%8%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2024from Jun 2012

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2024
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
24/00783/HPN
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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.

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

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£225,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2017Most recent
£225,000
+61.9%over 11 years
27 October 2005
£139,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DF: £211,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in MK42 0DF

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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.

18 Alamein Avenue outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,250

Street avg £1,985

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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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. 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

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70 dB

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