20 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
About 20 Althorpe Street
20 Althorpe Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9HF). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).
Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in July 2002. Across 1995–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 sits 175% above the 2002 sale of £72,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£86/sq ft) was about 36.6% below the postcode norm. 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
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
20 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
20 Althorpe Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.
£198,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 7 years.
£72,000
Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
4 July 2002Most recent
£72,000
+116.5%over 6 years24 August 1995
£33,250
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9HF: £181,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in MK42 9HF
Everything we know about 20 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
20 Althorpe Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£923
Street avg £1,957
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 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