What did 49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY sell for?

49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY last sold for £165,000 in February 2007, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and February 2007, 49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY rose from £45,000 to £165,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +12.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY is in council tax band C.

Where is 49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY located?

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

Is 49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY in a safe area?

Police records around 49 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.

Which schools serve 49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

The closest primary school to 49 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 49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY?

The closest bus stop to 49 Barkers Piece, MK43 0LY is Watson Way, 226m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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About 49 Barkers Piece

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

49 Barkers Piece is a three-bedroom property in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0LY). It has council tax band C.

It hasn't traded since February 2007, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.9% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms3
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Barkers Piece, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 Barkers Piece has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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49 Barkers Piece has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2007)

£165,000

Growth on file: 12.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

2 February 2007Most recent
£165,000
+266.7%over 10 years
8 May 1996
£45,000

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

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Area

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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

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56.0dB

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48.0dB

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