What type of property is 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF?

33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF is a detached house.

When did 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF last change hands?

33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF last sold for £224,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £54,000 in March 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 1998 and August 2023, 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF rose from £54,000 to £224,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF?

The current EPC rating for 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2023 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF?

33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). That makes it about 64% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 8AF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF heated?

The latest EPC at 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF have?

33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF?

33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF is in council tax band D.

Where is 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF located?

33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF in a safe area?

Police records around 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF 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 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF?

The closest primary school to 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF is Cauldwell School (437m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF?

The closest bus stop to 33 Beatrice Street, MK42 8AF is Whitbread Avenue, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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33 Beatrice Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AF

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 33 Beatrice Street

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

33 Beatrice Street is a detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8AF). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 120 m² the property is well over the postcode median (76 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £416,000 sits 85.7% above the 2023 sale of £224,000. Last sale on file: £224,000 in August 2023. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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Valuation

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from May 2023

EPC improved fromF23toC75

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Beatrice Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2024
Outline
In report
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (dormer to rear)
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
24/00950/LDP
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What's in 33 Beatrice Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AF's planning history?

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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.

33 Beatrice Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£416,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£224,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

16 August 2023Most recent
£224,000
+14.9%
20 June 2023
£195,000
+261.1%over 25 years
27 March 1998
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8AF: £238,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Beatrice Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 33 Beatrice Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,867

Street avg £2,695

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Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 77 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Whitbread Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cauldwell School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 8AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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Common questions

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