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23 Ridgway Road, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0YA

Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 23 Ridgway Road

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

23 Ridgway Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brogborough, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0YA). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£417/sq ft) was about 107.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £332,500 in January 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Central heatingYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Sept 2015
EPC improved fromE47toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Ridgway Road, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0YA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Ridgway Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

23 Ridgway Road saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£349,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£332,500

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 January 2023Most recent

    £332,500

    +20.9%over 3 years
  2. 23 June 2019

    £275,000

    +7.8%over 3 years
  3. 2 May 2016

    £255,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0YA: £252,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Ridgway Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Ridgway Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,493

Street avg £3,231

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Ridgway Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Thomas Johnson Lower School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 MK43 0YA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0YA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0YA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Ridgway Road, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0YA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.