21 College Road, Bedford, MK42 9PL
About 21 College Road
21 College Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9PL). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £211,500 — fresh data. Across 2004–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 110.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
21 College Road 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.
Sales history & valuation
21 College Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.
£228,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 22 years.
£211,500
Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
14 May 2026Most recent
£211,500
+148.8%over 21 years2 September 2004
£85,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9PL: £211,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other College Road homes
On years held, 21 College Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,411
Street avg £2,430
Floor Area
62 m²
Street avg 69 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Morrisons — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Cauldwell School. 27 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB