What kind of home is 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT sell for?

51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT last sold for £100,000 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

The current EPC rating for 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT use?

The latest EPC at 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT have?

51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT has 3 approved extension applications on file going back to August 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT 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 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT in?

51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

Police records around 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT 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 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

The closest primary school to 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT is King's Oak Primary School (576m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (972m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

The closest bus stop to 51 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT is Collie Road, 44m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 952m away.

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51 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DT

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 51 Barford Avenue

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

51 Barford Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 0DT). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in September 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 sits 156% above the 2010 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 37.1% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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

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 4)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2010from May 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Jun 2022from Oct 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2023from Jun 2022

EPC improved fromD64toC76

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (13 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Barford Avenue has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

Mar 2026
ExtensionFull
In report
Single storey front/side extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
26/00277/FUL
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Jun 2024
ExtensionFull
In report
Single storey front and side extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
24/00816/FUL
View planning record

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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.

51 Barford Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 September 2010Most recent
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DT: £188,000 (2020–2014).

Nearby sales in MK42 0DT

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On the street

Versus other Barford Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 51 Barford Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,429

Street avg £2,306

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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2 bed2 bath

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1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

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4 bed

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1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

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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.

Full Bedford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Collie Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

King's Oak Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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