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).
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 £258,000 sits 131.4% above the 2004 sale of £111,500. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 December 2035
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
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
17 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.
Sales history & valuation
17 Althorpe Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.
£258,000
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 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in MK42 9HF
Versus other Althorpe Street homes
On years held, 17 Althorpe Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,616
Street avg £1,949
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
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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A Local Area 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