What type of property is 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG?

1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG last change hands?

1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG last sold for £255,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG?

1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0YG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG located?

1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG?

Police records around 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG?

The closest primary school to 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG is King's Oak Primary School (275m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (325m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Alder Close, MK42 0YG is Oak Road, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Alder Close, Bedford, MK42 0YG

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Overview

About 1 Alder Close

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

1 Alder Close is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 0YG). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft). The latest certificate (February 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 97).

Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 is 12.5% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £255,000 in March 2019.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Alder Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Alder Close, Bedford, MK42 0YG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Alder Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Current estimate

£287,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£255,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 March 2019Most recent
£255,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0YG: £285,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in MK42 0YG

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Everything we know about 1 Alder Close, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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Signs of HMO activity in the area
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On the street

Versus other Alder Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Alder Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,250

Street avg £3,837

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.0 t/year

On par

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 7 years

Above

Comparables

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oak Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

King's Oak Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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The full 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 0YG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0YG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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