What kind of home is 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF last sold for £108,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in August 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (846 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9HF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF use?

The latest EPC at 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in December 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF in?

1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

Police records around 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF 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 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

The closest primary school to 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is Cauldwell School (392m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (576m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is Bedford Hospital A&E, 109m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 244m away.

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1 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

846 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Althorpe Street

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

1 Althorpe Street is an end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9HF). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 846 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2011) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The latest certificate is from August 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 sits 103.7% above the 2012 sale of £108,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in September 2012. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2008.

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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.

1 Althorpe Street's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Aug 2021

Current Certificate

Aug 2011

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 2 August 2021

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF

1decisions1extensions8nearby

Dec 2008
ExtensionConditions
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension.
Reference
08/02157/S73
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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.

1 Althorpe Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£108,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 September 2012Most recent
£108,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9HF: £181,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK42 9HF

On the street

Versus other Althorpe Street homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Althorpe Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,375

Street avg £1,956

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bedford Hospital A&E — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cauldwell School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 9HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low

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