What kind of home is 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT last change hands?

82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT last sold for £188,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in June 2005, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

Across 2 sales between June 2005 and September 2016, 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT rose from £110,000 to £188,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT have?

The current EPC rating for 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in February 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT use?

The latest EPC at 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

82 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 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT in?

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

How safe is the area around 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

Police records around 82 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.

What schools are near 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

The closest primary school to 82 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 transport links are near 82 Barford Avenue, MK42 0DT?

The closest bus stop to 82 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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82 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DT

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 82 Barford Avenue

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

82 Barford Avenue is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0DT). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2005–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 38.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 18.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (September 2016).

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

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff road

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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(1 of 2)

Feb 2018

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2018from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromE48toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 82 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

82 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.

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

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£188,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2016Most recent
£188,000
+70.9%over 11 years
2 June 2005
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DT: £150,000 (2020–2014).

Nearby sales in MK42 0DT

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 82 Barford Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,541

Street avg £2,121

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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