What kind of home is 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY last sold for £140,000 in May 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,000 in August 1997, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 1997 and May 2005, 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY rose from £51,000 to £140,000, a change of £89,000. That works out to roughly +13.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY have?

The current EPC rating for 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0LY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY use?

The latest EPC at 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY 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 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY in?

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

Is 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY in a safe area?

Police records around 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

The closest primary school to 35 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.

How well connected is 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

The closest bus stop to 35 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY is Watson Way, 226m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 35 Barkers Piece

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

35 Barkers Piece is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0LY). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since May 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 sits 84.3% above the 2005 sale of £140,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Feb 2013

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 35 Barkers Piece, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

35 Barkers Piece has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£140,000

Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

26 May 2005Most recent
£140,000
+174.5%over 7 years
21 August 1997
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0LY: £170,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK43 0LY

On the street

Versus other Barkers Piece homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 35 Barkers Piece lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,414

Street avg £3,350

Below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 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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3 bed

£375k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

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3 bed2 bath

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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

2/mo

Steady 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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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