18 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
About 18 Althorpe Street
18 Althorpe Street is a mid-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 (October 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).
It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £181,000. Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 61.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
18 Althorpe Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 18 Althorpe Street
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 18 Althorpe Street has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.
£184,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 25 years.
£181,000
Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
10 March 2025Most recent
£181,000
+60.9%over 14 years4 February 2011
£112,500
+12.5%over 7 years30 January 2004
£100,000
+88.7%over 2 years26 March 2001
£53,000
+26.2%over 1 year11 February 2000
£42,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9HF: £182,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in MK42 9HF
Everything we know about 18 Althorpe Street, in one report
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
18 Althorpe Street is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£2,351
Street avg £1,916
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 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.
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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