17 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
About 17 Althorpe Street
17 Althorpe Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9HF). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in July 2004. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 83.9% above the 2004 sale of £111,500. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
17 Althorpe Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
17 Althorpe Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.
£205,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.5% per year over 8 years.
£111,500
Growth on file: 13.5% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
15 July 2004Most recent
£111,500
+185.9%over 6 years30 March 1998
£39,000
-2.5%over 1 year6 June 1996
£40,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9HF: £181,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in MK42 9HF
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Althorpe Street homes
On years held, 17 Althorpe Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,616
Street avg £1,937
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/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
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB