When did 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG last change hands?

1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG last sold for £185,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,000 in September 2004, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG?

Across 2 sales between September 2004 and September 2016, 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG rose from £123,000 to £185,000, a change of £62,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG?

1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG 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 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG located?

1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG 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.

Which schools serve 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG?

The closest primary school to 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG is King's Oak Primary School (788m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG is Brampton Close, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Alburgh Close, Bedford, MK42 0HG

Bedrooms

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Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 1 Alburgh Close

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

1 Alburgh Close is a two-bedroom property in Bedford (MK42 0HG). It has council tax band B.

On the market in September 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Alburgh Close, Bedford, MK42 0HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Alburgh Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

Last sold (2016)

£185,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2016Most recent
£185,000
+50.4%over 11 years
16 September 2004
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0HG: £165,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in MK42 0HG

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brampton Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

King's Oak Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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