Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
43 Alburgh Close, Bedford, MK42 0HG
3 sales on record
Estimated value
£184,000
- Since the 2003 sale (£80,000)+130%
- Against MK42 0HG's recent median (£216,000)-15%
Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
43 m²
463 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£184,000
- Against its 2003 sale (£80,000)+130%
- Against MK42 0HG's recent median (£216,000)-15%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 43 Alburgh Close is modelled from its 43 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0HG. 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
43 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2020
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2003
Recent sales in MK42 0HG
5 sales, median £216,000 (2026–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
43 Alburgh Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
Sales timeline
14 November 2003Most recent
£80,000
+86.0%over 2 years15 October 2001
£43,000
+43.4%over 3 years7 April 1998
£29,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0HG: £216,000 (2026–2021).
Nearby sales in MK42 0HG
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 43 Alburgh Close, Bedford, MK42 0HG. 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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About 43 Alburgh Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
43 Alburgh Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 0HG). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in November 2003. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 sits 130% above the 2003 sale of £80,000. At 43 m² it's 20.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (54 m² median across 34 EPCs).
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
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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)
Oct 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 October 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2020from Sept 2009
Hot Water
PoorAverage
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
60%20%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 43 Alburgh Close, Bedford, MK42 0HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
43 Alburgh Close has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Alburgh Close homes
Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Habitable Rooms for 43 Alburgh Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,860
Street avg £2,899
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimary788m
- Bedford AcademySecondary1.0km
- Shortstown Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
- Shackleton Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
Nearest stops
- Brampton CloseBus stop82m
- Welbourne GardensBus stop93m
- Bamford RoadBus stop108m
- Collins PlaceBus stop165m
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.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 43 Alburgh Close is modelled from its 43 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0HG. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 43 Alburgh Close. 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 43 Alburgh Close was lodged in October 2020 at band D and is valid until October 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 43 Alburgh Close. 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 14 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 0HG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 43 Alburgh Close 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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