What did 70 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT sell for?

70 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT last sold for £147,000 in March 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 70 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

70 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.

Where is 70 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT located?

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

What is crime like near 70 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

Police records around 70 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT 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 70 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

The closest primary school to 70 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 70 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

The closest bus stop to 70 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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70 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DT

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Overview

About 70 Barford Avenue

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

70 Barford Avenue is a three-bedroom property in Bedford (MK42 0DT). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in March 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 70 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

70 Barford 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2008)

£147,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 March 2008Most recent
£147,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 0DT

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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

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