What type of property is 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN last sold for £88,000 in November 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

The current EPC rating for 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN located?

3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

The closest primary school to 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN is Shackleton Primary School (422m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (495m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

The closest bus stop to 3 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN is Stapleton Road, 205m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Broad Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9SN

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Broad Avenue

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

3 Broad Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9SN). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in November 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £257,000 sits 192% above the 2002 sale of £88,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£108/sq ft) was about 29.1% below the postcode norm.

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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 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 March 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Mar 2010

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Broad Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Broad Avenue 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Broad Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£88,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 November 2002Most recent
£88,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9SN: £260,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 9SN

On the street

Versus other Broad Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Broad Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,158

Street avg £2,535

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stapleton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shackleton Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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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 9SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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