What kind of home is 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

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

When did 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF last change hands?

12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF last sold for £110,000 in January 2004, around 23 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £30,000 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 1999 and January 2004, 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF rose from £30,000 to £110,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +35.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF use?

The latest EPC at 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

12 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 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF in?

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

How safe is the area around 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

Police records around 12 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 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

The closest primary school to 12 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 12 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

The closest bus stop to 12 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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12 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Althorpe Street

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

12 Althorpe Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9HF). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Held since January 2004 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 35.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £234,000 sits 112.7% above the 2004 sale of £110,000.

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

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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)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 June 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD63

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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

12 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 35.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£110,000

Growth on file: 35.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

22 January 2004Most recent
£110,000
+107.5%over 2 years
30 July 2001
£53,000
+76.7%over 1 year
26 October 1999
£30,000

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.

Years Held for 12 Althorpe Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,429

Street avg £1,955

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Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 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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3 bed

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3 bed2 bath

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.

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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FAQ

Common questions

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