What type of property is 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF last change hands?

11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF last sold for £110,000 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £27,000 in November 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF changed over time?

Across 4 sales between November 1996 and March 2012, 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF rose from £27,000 to £110,000, a change of £83,000. That works out to roughly +9.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

The current EPC rating for 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

11 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.

Where is 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF located?

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

How safe is the area around 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

Police records around 11 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.

Which schools serve 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

The closest primary school to 11 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 is the nearest station to 11 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

The closest bus stop to 11 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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11 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 11 Althorpe Street

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

11 Althorpe Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9HF). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 sits 107.3% above the 2012 sale of £110,000. On the market in March 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromE54toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 11 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Althorpe Street 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.

11 Althorpe Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£110,000

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2012Most recent
£110,000
-18.5%over 3 years
6 May 2008
£135,000
+104.5%over 6 years
13 December 2001
£66,000
+144.4%over 5 years
8 November 1996
£27,000

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.

Price per m²

£1,486

Street avg £1,953

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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