What kind of home is 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY last change hands?

19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY last sold for £170,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,500 in July 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

Across 3 sales between July 1999 and October 2025, 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY rose from £35,500 to £170,000, a change of £134,500. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

The current EPC rating for 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0LY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY use?

The latest EPC at 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY in?

19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY sits in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

Police records around 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

The closest primary school to 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY is Marston Moreteyne VC School (760m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

The closest bus stop to 19 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY is Watson Way, 226m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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19 Barkers Piece, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LY

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 19 Barkers Piece

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

19 Barkers Piece is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0LY). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £170,000. At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (58 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 129.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Jan 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Barkers Piece, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Barkers Piece has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

Price for 19 Barkers Piece has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£170,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2025Most recent
£170,000
+112.5%over 21 years
26 March 2004
£80,000
+125.4%over 4 years
29 July 1999
£35,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0LY: £255,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in MK43 0LY

On the street

Versus other Barkers Piece homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 19 Barkers Piece runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,296

Strongly above

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£304k

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MK43 0LL

3 bed

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1 Birch Close, Cranfield

MK43 0FP

3 bed

£196k

1 Bowling Close, Brogborough

MK43 0SW

£345k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed

£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

3 bed1 bath

£356k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 bath

£366k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed

£367k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath

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

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Watson Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Marston Moreteyne VC School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 0LY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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