44 Barton Road, Bedford, MK42 0NA
About 44 Barton Road
44 Barton Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 0NA). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).
Across 2012–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 is 21.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 133.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2019 for £227,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Jun 2024PorchFullIn report
Extension: Rear of property
One and two storey rear extension and new front porch
Extension- Documents
- 24 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/01240/FUL
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 44 Barton Road
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
44 Barton Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2012.
£276,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.5% per year over 7 years.
£227,000
Growth on file: 10.5% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
30 July 2019Most recent
£227,000
+21.4%over 3 years18 October 2015
£187,000
+65.5%over 3 years2 August 2012
£113,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0NA: £280,000 (2023–2014).
Everything we know about 44 Barton Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Barton Road homes
Price per m² for 44 Barton Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,068
Street avg £1,486
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 79 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Collins Place — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
King's Oak Primary School. 15 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.2dB