What kind of home is 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is a mid-terrace house.

When did 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF last change hands?

43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF last sold for £182,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £42,500 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1999 and March 2023, 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF rose from £42,500 to £182,000, a change of £139,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF have?

The current EPC rating for 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9HF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF use?

The latest EPC at 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF in?

43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

Police records around 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

The closest primary school to 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is Cauldwell School (392m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (576m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF?

The closest bus stop to 43 Althorpe Street, MK42 9HF is Bedford Hospital A&E, 109m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 244m away.

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43 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 43 Althorpe Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

43 Althorpe Street is a 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 (March 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 is 31.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 93.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £182,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

43 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 43 Althorpe Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£182,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2023Most recent
£182,000
+8.3%over 6 years
6 October 2016
£168,000
+295.3%over 16 years
12 November 1999
£42,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9HF: £181,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK42 9HF

On the street

Versus other Althorpe Street homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 43 Althorpe Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,800

Street avg £1,916

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed

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1 College Road

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1 Corby Close

MK42 9UU

3 bed

£227k

1 Abbey Fields, Elstow

MK42 9GP

£222k

1 Conquest Road

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3 bed1 bath

£259k

1 Carroll Drive

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2 bed

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

Full Bedford report

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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 9HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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