What kind of home is 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB is a 5-bedroom detached house, listed for its heritage value.

What did 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB sell for?

255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB last sold for £562,500 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £537,500 in August 2016, so prices have been flat over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

Across 2 sales between August 2016 and December 2024, 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB rose from £537,500 to £562,500, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

The current EPC rating for 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in March 2024 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB has a recorded floor area of 218 m² (2,347 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 98% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0TB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB use?

The latest EPC at 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB in?

255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB sits in Harrowden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB in a safe area?

Police records around 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB 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 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

The closest primary school to 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB is Shortstown Primary School (480m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

The closest bus stop to 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB is Harrowden Lane, 242m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Listed building

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

218 m²

2347 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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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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

E48

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+

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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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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.

But the area is active

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.

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

Current estimate

£771,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£562,500

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2024Most recent
£562,500
+4.7%over 8 years
3 August 2016
£537,500

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

Nearby sales in MK42 0TB

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

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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.

£466k

1 Arnold Way, Shortstown

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1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

MK42 0GH

4 bed2 bath

£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed

£437k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed

£397k

1 Brampton Close

MK42 0HD

3 bed

£503k

1 Aviation Way, Shortstown

MK42 0HU

£499k

1 Brize Gardens, Shortstown

MK42 0JQ

£455k

1 Blake S Boulevard, Shortstown

MK42 0ZL

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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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 255 257, Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.