22 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
About 22 Althorpe Street
22 Althorpe Street is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9HF). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
It hasn't traded since February 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 sits 423.9% above the 1997 sale of £35,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£43/sq ft) was about 67.8% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs).
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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 improved
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
22 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 22 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
22 Althorpe Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).
£186,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£35,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 February 1997Most recent
£35,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9HF: £181,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in MK42 9HF
Everything we know about 22 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
Years Held for 22 Althorpe Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£467
Street avg £1,970
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 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.
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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