Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1a, Brook Street, Bedford, MK42 0QR
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
About 1a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1a is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0QR). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2021. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in January 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 sits 103.6% above the 2005 sale of £139,950. At 70 m² it's 20.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 11 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).
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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 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 July 2031
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Level 3 Building Survey
Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1a, Brook Street, Bedford, MK42 0QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1a has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£285,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2005)
£139,950
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
7 January 2005Most recent
£139,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0QR: £240,000 (2026–2017).
Versus other Brook Street homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On years held, 1a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,999
Street avg £2,801
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 88 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
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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.
Crime
424/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Oak Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Shackleton Primary School. 21 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0QR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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