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Roslyn, Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Roslyn

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

Roslyn is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 9JB). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £225,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 74 m² it's 21.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 26 EPCs). Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £304,000 is 35.1% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 63.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromD57toC69
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2026from Feb 2020
Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Roslyn, Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Roslyn has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at Roslyn, Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB

2decisions2extensions16documents8nearby
  1. May 2006
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Proposed conservatory to rear elevation.

    Extension
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    06/00675/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Roslyn has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£225,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 March 2026Most recent

    £225,000

    +301.8%over 27 years

  2. 10 June 1998

    £56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9JB: £215,000 (2025–2011).

On the street

Versus other Bunyan Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Roslyn is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,041

Street avg £2,433

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above
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Everything you need to know about Roslyn

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£250k

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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

Bunyan Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cauldwell School. 26 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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