What type of property is 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT?

1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT is a detached house.

When did 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT last change hands?

1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT last sold for £178,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £154,500 in October 2016, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2016 and September 2019, 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT rose from £154,500 to £178,000, a change of £23,500. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT?

1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0HT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT heated?

The latest EPC at 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT had any planning applications?

1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT located?

1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT?

Police records around 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT 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 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT?

The closest primary school to 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT is King's Oak Primary School (360m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (723m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT?

The closest bus stop to 1b, Acacia Road, MK42 0HT is St Michael's Church, 192m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1b, Acacia Road, Bedford, MK42 0HT

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a detached house in Bedford (MK42 0HT). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft). The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2016–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 76.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 55 m² it's 20.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 37 EPCs). Sold September 2019 for £178,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

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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.

1b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Acacia Road, Bedford, MK42 0HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1b, Acacia Road, Bedford, MK42 0HT

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Sept 2019
New BuildConditions
Outcome in report
15/00339/FUL - Condition 6 - Energy Statement (Erection of block of two apartments)
Reference
19/01990/AOC
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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.

1b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£178,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

24 September 2019Most recent
£178,000
+15.2%over 2 years
20 October 2016
£154,500

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

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Area

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

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