6 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
About 6 Althorpe Street
6 Althorpe Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9HF). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.
Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 sits 86.2% above the 2011 sale of £89,150. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£110/sq ft) was about 18.4% below the postcode norm. Last sold in July 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.
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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
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Planning history
6 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 6 Althorpe Street
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
6 Althorpe Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.
£166,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 12 years.
£89,150
Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
19 July 2011Most recent
£89,150
+117.4%over 11 years18 August 1999
£41,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9HF: £181,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in MK42 9HF
Everything we know about 6 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
6 Althorpe Street is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,189
Street avg £1,950
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 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
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