When did 29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT last change hands?

29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT last sold for £140,500 in December 2007, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £36,500 in October 1996, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1996 and December 2007, 29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT rose from £36,500 to £140,500, a change of £104,000. That works out to roughly +12.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT?

29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT 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 29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT located?

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

Is 29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT in a safe area?

Police records around 29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT 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 29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT?

The closest primary school to 29 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 29 Acacia Road, MK42 0HT?

The closest bus stop to 29 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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29 Acacia Road, Bedford, MK42 0HT

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 29 Acacia Road

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

29 Acacia Road is a two-bedroom property in Bedford (MK42 0HT). It has council tax band B. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in December 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.9% per year.

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Specifications

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Acacia Road, Bedford, MK42 0HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Acacia Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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29 Acacia Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2007)

£140,500

Growth on file: 12.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2007Most recent
£140,500
+284.9%over 11 years
28 October 1996
£36,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0HT: £255,000 (2025–2024).

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Area

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Crime

6/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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0HT

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42.1dB

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