Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
14 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
75 m²
811 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 14 Althorpe Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
14 Althorpe Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9HF). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 811 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2010) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The latest certificate is from June 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 sits 98.3% above the 2014 sale of £115,000. 13 years since the last transfer (January 2014). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 14 Althorpe Street
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
14 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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Jun 2020
Current Certificate
Jun 2010EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 1 June 2020
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 14 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
14 Althorpe Street has no planning applications on record.
8
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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 1997.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£228,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 17 years.
Last sold (2014)
£115,000
Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
23 January 2014Most recent
£115,000
+33.7%over 10 years31 January 2003
£86,000
+135.6%over 3 years16 August 1999
£36,500
+14.1%over 2 years24 April 1997
£32,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9HF: £181,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in MK42 9HF
Versus other Althorpe Street homes
Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
14 Althorpe Street is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£1,526
Street avg £1,952
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchSimilar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 14 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.