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255 257, Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB

Listed building

Estimated value

£771,000

  • Since the 2024 sale (£562,500)+37%
  • Against MK42 0TB's recent median (£610,000)+26%

Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
218 m²
2347 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£771,000

  • Against its 2024 sale (£562,500)+37%
  • Against MK42 0TB's recent median (£610,000)+26%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 255 257 is modelled from its 218 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0TB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    218 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2024

  • Recent sales in MK42 0TB

    5 sales, median £610,000 (2023–2023)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: December 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

255 257 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 December 2024Most recent

    £562,500

    +4.7%over 8 years

  2. 3 August 2016

    £537,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0TB: £610,000 (2023–2023).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

3 potential issues have already been flagged for 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Environmental risk flaggedIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 255 257

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

255 257 is a five-bedroom detached house in Harrowden, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TB). It has a recorded floor area of 218 m² (around 2347 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2024 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 58). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 218 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £771,000 is 37.1% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: December 2024 at £562,500.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Listed buildingYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

255 257's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Mar 2024
EPC improved fromG14toE48
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

255 257 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.

On the street

Versus other Old Harrowden Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

255 257 is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,580

Street avg £3,536

Strongly below

Floor Area

218 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly below
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

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Harrowden Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Shortstown Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Shortstown Primary SchoolPrimary480m
  • Bedford AcademySecondary1.2km
  • King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
  • Elstow SchoolPrimary1.9km

Nearest stops

  • Harrowden LaneBus stop242m
  • Halifax RoadBus stop312m
  • North DriveBus stop368m
  • Concorde CloseBus stop397m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
  • Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
  • Shoplifting807 reports12%
  • Public Order518 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0TB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildListed buildingExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, is a listed building, and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 255 257 is modelled from its 218 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0TB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 255 257. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 255 257 was lodged in July 2026 at band E and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 255 257. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 9 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 0TB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
255 257 is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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