What kind of home is 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN last sold for £162,000 in January 2014, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £112,995 in June 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2000 and January 2014, 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN rose from £112,995 to £162,000, a change of £49,005. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

The current EPC rating for 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0QN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN use?

The latest EPC at 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN had any planning applications?

21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN in?

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

How safe is the area around 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

Police records around 21 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 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Acorn Way, MK42 0QN?

The closest bus stop to 21 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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21 Acorn Way, Bedford, MK42 0QN

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 21 Acorn Way

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

21 Acorn Way is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0QN). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Across 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 sits 103.1% above the 2014 sale of £162,000. At 106 m² it's 15.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (92 m² median across 29 EPCs). 13 years since the last transfer (January 2014). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

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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(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Oct 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

47%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Acorn Way, Bedford, MK42 0QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 Acorn Way, Bedford, MK42 0QN

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Jan 2016
ConversionAmendment
Outcome in report
Garage conversion and external alterations (development already carried out)
Reference
15/02747/S73A
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

21 Acorn Way changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£329,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£162,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2014Most recent
£162,000
+4.5%
6 January 2014
£155,000
+37.2%over 13 years
29 June 2000
£112,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0QN: £255,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in MK42 0QN

On the street

Versus other Acorn Way homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Acorn Way outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,528

Street avg £2,116

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Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 102 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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.

£329k

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MK42 0PH

£341k

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4 bed

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1 Alder Close

MK42 0YG

£380k

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£283k

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

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