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17 Aspley Road, Bedford, MK42 9JU

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 17 Aspley Road

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

17 Aspley Road is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9JU). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 sits 57.5% above the 2019 sale of £153,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£171/sq ft) was about 57.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2019 at £153,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 October 2027

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from May 2011
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
10%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2017from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromE53toD63
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Aspley Road, Bedford, MK42 9JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Aspley Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

17 Aspley Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£153,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 May 2019Most recent

    £153,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9JU: £195,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Aspley Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 17 Aspley Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,843

Street avg £1,474

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Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Aspley Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£248k

1 Broad Avenue

MK42 9SN

3 bed
£233k

1 Beechdale Road

MK42 9NH

£250k

1 Corby Close

MK42 9UU

3 bed
£229k

1 College Road

MK42 9PL

£227k

1 Abbey Fields, Elstow

MK42 9GP

£259k

1 Carroll Drive

MK42 9RE

2 bed
£259k

1 Churchville Road

MK42 9PT

£222k

1 Conquest Road

MK42 9LR

3 bed1 bath
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

0.2 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 9JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 9JU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Aspley Road, Bedford, MK42 9JU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.