What type of property is 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS?

2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS?

2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS last sold for £207,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £37,000 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS?

Across 3 sales between February 1997 and March 2019, 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS rose from £37,000 to £207,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS?

2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS have?

2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS has council approval for an extension granted in June 2003 under ref. 03/00890/LDE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS?

2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS 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 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS located?

2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS?

Police records around 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS 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 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS?

The closest primary school to 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS is Shackleton Primary School (458m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (875m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DS is Paradine Road, 51m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 830m away.

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2 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Barford Avenue

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

2 Barford Avenue is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £267,000 is 29% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£256/sq ft) was about 47.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £207,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 November 2028

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS

1decisions1extensions8nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jun 2003
PorchAmendment
Outcome in report
Retention of porch to front elevation.
RetrospectiveExtension
Reference
03/00890/LDE
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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.

2 Barford Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£267,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£207,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

26 March 2019Most recent
£207,000
+109.1%over 15 years
31 August 2003
£99,000
+167.6%over 6 years
21 February 1997
£37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DS: £253,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in MK42 0DS

On the street

Versus other Barford Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Barford Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,760

Street avg £2,581

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Paradine Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Shackleton Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

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