What type of property is 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG?

21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG last change hands?

21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG last sold for £245,000 in May 2026. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £46,000 in January 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG?

Across 5 sales between January 1998 and May 2026, 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG rose from £46,000 to £245,000, a change of £199,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG?

21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0HG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG?

21 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 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG located?

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

Is 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG 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 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG?

The closest primary school to 21 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 is the nearest station to 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG?

The closest bus stop to 21 Alburgh Close, MK42 0HG is Brampton Close, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Alburgh Close, Bedford, MK42 0HG

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 21 Alburgh Close

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

21 Alburgh Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0HG). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £245,000 — fresh data. Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£414/sq ft) was about 142% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE51toD63

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Alburgh Close, Bedford, MK42 0HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Alburgh Close 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.

21 Alburgh Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£245,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

19 May 2026Most recent
£245,000
+96.0%over 16 years
19 March 2010
£125,000
+5.0%over 5 years
4 August 2004
£119,000
+43.4%over 1 year
3 October 2002
£83,000
+80.4%over 4 years
19 January 1998
£46,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 0HG

On the street

Versus other Alburgh Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 21 Alburgh Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,455

Street avg £2,726

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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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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.

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Crime

424/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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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