Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
3 Brook Street, Bedford, MK42 0QR
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About 3 Brook Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 Brook Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0QR). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.
Across 2011–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 is 30.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 62.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in June 2017. At 66 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 11 EPCs).
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 July 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2019from May 2011
EPC improved fromF30toD62
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
47%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 Brook Street, Bedford, MK42 0QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
3 Brook Street 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.
3 Brook Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£268,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.3% per year over 6 years.
Last sold (2017)
£205,250
Growth on file: 11.3% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
14 June 2017Most recent
£205,250
+89.2%over 5 years7 July 2011
£108,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0QR: £249,995 (2026–2014).
Nearby sales in MK42 0QR
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 floor area, 3 Brook Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,110
Street avg £2,643
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 4.0 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
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65 dB
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75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Brook Street, Bedford, MK42 0QR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.