16 Bridge Road, Bedford, MK42 9LJ
About 16 Bridge Road
16 Bridge Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.
It hasn't traded since March 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1999–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 sits 71.8% above the 2007 sale of £142,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 23.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Planning history
16 Bridge Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
16 Bridge Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£244,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.6% per year over 8 years.
£142,000
Growth on file: 16.6% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
27 March 2007Most recent
£142,000
+31.5%over 2 years18 February 2005
£108,000
+154.1%over 5 years13 May 1999
£42,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9LJ: £218,750 (2024–2021).
Everything we know about 16 Bridge Road, 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 Bridge Road homes
On years held, 16 Bridge Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,753
Street avg £1,924
Floor Area
81 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 3.9 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
The Angel — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Shackleton Primary School. 26 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB