19 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
About 19 Althorpe Street
19 Althorpe Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9HF). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).
It hasn't traded since March 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 sits 125.9% above the 2011 sale of £108,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 16.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- DrivewayYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 August 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Cavity wall insulation installed
Fuel source changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof insulation improved
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
19 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
19 Althorpe Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).
£244,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 9 years.
£108,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
4 March 2011Most recent
£108,000
-3.6%over 5 years4 August 2005
£112,000
+58.9%over 3 years13 June 2002
£70,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9HF: £181,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in MK42 9HF
Versus other Althorpe Street homes
Floor Area for 19 Althorpe Street lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,688
Street avg £1,947
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 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