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13 Acacia Road, Bedford, MK42 0HT

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 13 Acacia Road

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

13 Acacia Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0HT). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a balcony and outbuildings.

It hasn't traded since June 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 sits 146% above the 2004 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 17.6% below the postcode norm.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDetached
  • BalconyYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromE45toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Acacia Road, Bedford, MK42 0HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Acacia Road 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

13 Acacia Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2004)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 June 2004Most recent

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0HT: £260,000 (2025–2025).

On the street

Versus other Acacia Road homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Acacia Road outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,538

Street avg £2,582

Below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 13 Acacia Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath
£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath
£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath
£329k

1 Beauvais Square, Shortstown

MK42 0GE

1 bed
£397k

1 Brampton Close

MK42 0HD

3 bed
£437k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed
£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed
£248k

1 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown

MK42 0GD

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.
Full Bedford report

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Michael's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

King's Oak Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 13 Acacia Road, Bedford, MK42 0HT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.