1 Cosmic Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9RP
About 1 Cosmic Avenue
1 Cosmic Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bedford (MK42 9RP). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.
One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2017. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£298/sq ft) was about 72% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2025 for £295,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Everything you need to know about 1 Cosmic Avenue
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 October 2034
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1 Cosmic Avenue has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
1 application on record at 1 Cosmic Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9RP
- Oct 2017ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered and, if officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed by 30th May 2019
- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 17/02675/HPN
Unlock 1 Cosmic Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9RP's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
- All 1 application on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
- The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
Price for 1 Cosmic Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.
£314,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 30 years.
£295,000
Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 30 years.
Sales timeline
15 January 2025Most recent
£295,000
+508.2%over 29 years10 March 1995
£48,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9RP: £235,000 (2025–2015).
Nearby sales in MK42 9RP
Versus other Cosmic Avenue homes
CO₂ Emissions for 1 Cosmic Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,207
Street avg £2,304
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 5.1 t/year
Everything you need to know about 1 Cosmic Avenue
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
424/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Cosmic Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Camestone School. 22 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
54.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.9dB