What kind of home is 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

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

What did 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN sell for?

6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN last sold for £129,000 in April 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

The current EPC rating for 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN use?

The latest EPC at 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

6 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.

Which area is 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN in?

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

What is crime like near 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

Police records around 6 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.

What schools are near 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

The closest primary school to 6 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.

What transport links are near 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN?

The closest bus stop to 6 Broad Avenue, MK42 9SN is Stapleton Road, 205m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Broad Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9SN

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Broad Avenue

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

6 Broad Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9SN). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 sits 85.3% above the 2013 sale of £129,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). 13 years since the last transfer (April 2013).

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 May 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2013

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 26 May 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromD59toE54

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Broad Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£129,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 April 2013Most recent
£129,000

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.

On epc rating, 6 Broad Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,633

Street avg £2,505

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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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1 Beechdale Road

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1 Broad Avenue

MK42 9SN

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£229k

1 College Road

MK42 9PL

£250k

1 Corby Close

MK42 9UU

3 bed

£227k

1 Abbey Fields, Elstow

MK42 9GP

£222k

1 Conquest Road

MK42 9LR

3 bed1 bath

£259k

1 Carroll Drive

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2 bed

£259k

1 Churchville Road

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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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