21 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
About 21 Althorpe Street
21 Althorpe Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9HF). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump.
Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 is 20.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 86.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £175,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
21 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 21 Althorpe Street
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 21 Althorpe Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£211,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 27 years.
£175,000
Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 27 years.
Sales timeline
18 April 2024Most recent
£175,000
+52.2%over 18 years10 July 2005
£115,000
+71.6%over 2 years14 August 2002
£67,000
+123.3%over 5 years2 June 1997
£30,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9HF: £182,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in MK42 9HF
Everything we know about 21 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
21 Althorpe Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
Price per m²
£2,692
Street avg £1,907
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 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