What type of property is 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN last change hands?

2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN last sold for £175,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £59,995 in December 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

Across 7 sales between December 1999 and April 2025, 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN rose from £59,995 to £175,000, a change of £115,005. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 48% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0QN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

2 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.

Where is 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

The closest primary school to 2 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 transport links are near 2 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Acorn Way, Bedford, MK42 0QN

7 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Acorn Way

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

2 Acorn Way is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0QN). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 48 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (48–297 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 71).

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £175,000 — fresh data. At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 29 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£339/sq ft) was about 134.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 March 2029

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Acorn Way, Bedford, MK42 0QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Acorn Way has no planning applications on record.

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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.

2 Acorn Way has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£175,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2025Most recent
£175,000
+26.8%over 4 years
29 June 2020
£138,000
+25.5%over 14 years
6 April 2006
£109,950
+4.7%over 1 year
11 August 2004
£104,995
+16.7%over 1 year
19 December 2002
£89,950
+18.4%
20 June 2002
£76,000
+26.7%over 2 years
8 December 1999
£59,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0QN: £286,000 (2026–2021).

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.

On price per m², 2 Acorn Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,646

Street avg £2,403

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

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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.

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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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