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51 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DT

3 planning records

Estimated value

£261,000

  • Since the 2010 sale (£100,000)+161%
  • Against MK42 0DT's recent median (£188,000)+39%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£261,000

  • Against its 2010 sale (£100,000)+161%
  • Against MK42 0DT's recent median (£188,000)+39%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 51 Barford Avenue is modelled from its 70 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0DT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    70 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2023

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2010

  • Recent sales in MK42 0DT

    5 sales, median £188,000 (2020–2014)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: May 2020Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 3 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 2 September 2010Most recent

    £100,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 51 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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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 £261,000 sits 161% 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.

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
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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 February 2033

6 years remaining

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.

3 applications on record at 51 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DT

3decisions3extensions22documents8nearby
  1. Aug 2023
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Single storey front/side extension

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    23/01452/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 22 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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
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

424/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.

Nearest schools

  • King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimary576m
  • Shackleton Primary SchoolPrimary672m
  • Bedford AcademySecondary972m
  • Bedford Free SchoolSecondary1.1km

Nearest stops

  • Collie RoadBus stop44m
  • St Michael's ChurchBus stop99m
  • Harding CloseBus stop101m
  • Acacia RoadBus stop159m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
  • Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
  • Shoplifting807 reports12%
  • Public Order518 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for MK42 0DT

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 51 Barford Avenue is modelled from its 70 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0DT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 51 Barford Avenue. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 51 Barford Avenue was lodged in February 2023 at band C and is valid until February 2033. 4 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 51 Barford Avenue. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 23 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 0DT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
51 Barford Avenue is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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