What kind of home is 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN last change hands?

10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN last sold for £155,000 in January 2026. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £59,995 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

Across 5 sales between November 1999 and January 2026, 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN rose from £59,995 to £155,000, a change of £95,005. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0QN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN use?

The latest EPC at 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN 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.

Which area is 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN in?

10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN 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.

What schools are near 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

The closest primary school to 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN is Shackleton Primary School (245m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (653m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

The closest bus stop to 10 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN is London Road Methodist Chapel, 226m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 893m away.

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10 Acorn Way, Bedford, MK42 0QN

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 10 Acorn Way

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

10 Acorn Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 0QN). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 52 m² this is the 6th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–297 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2009.

Most recent transfer was January 2026 at £155,000 — fresh data. At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 29 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 is 11% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 86.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

10 Acorn Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 January 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Acorn Way, Bedford, MK42 0QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Acorn Way has no planning applications on record.

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£155,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

30 January 2026Most recent
£155,000
+40.9%over 19 years
21 December 2006
£110,000
+4.8%over 2 years
26 January 2004
£104,950
+61.5%over 2 years
16 August 2001
£65,000
+8.3%over 1 year
29 November 1999
£59,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0QN: £286,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 0QN

On the street

Versus other Acorn Way homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Acorn Way is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,981

Street avg £2,536

Above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£220k

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MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath

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2 bed2 bath

£329k

1 Beauvais Square, Shortstown

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1 bed

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1 Brampton Close

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3 bed

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1 Acorn Way

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3 bed

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1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

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4 bed

£143k

1 Brancaster Close

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

London Road Methodist Chapel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shackleton Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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Common questions

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