5 Acacia Road, Bedford, MK42 0HT
About 5 Acacia Road
5 Acacia Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0HT). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2009–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 sits 82.4% above the 2014 sale of £147,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 18% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Acacia Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Acacia Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£269,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 5 years.
£147,500
Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
31 July 2014Most recent
£147,500
+39.2%over 5 years9 July 2009
£106,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0HT: £255,000 (2025–2024).
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What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Acacia Road homes
Price per m²
£2,169
Street avg £2,429
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB