What type of property is 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB?

73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB last change hands?

73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB last sold for £370,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB?

The current EPC rating for 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB?

73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 9JB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB heated?

The latest EPC at 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB?

73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB is in council tax band C.

Where is 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB located?

73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB sits in Wootton, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB?

Police records around 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB 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.

Which schools serve 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB?

The closest primary school to 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB is Wootton Primary School (454m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wootton Upper School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB?

The closest bus stop to 73 Bedford Road, MK43 9JB is Elmsdale Road, 86m away. The nearest rail option is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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73 Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9JB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 73 Bedford Road

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

73 Bedford Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wootton, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 9JB). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£362/sq ft) was about 53.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £370,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD62toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 73 Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

73 Bedford Road has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

73 Bedford Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£376,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£370,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 June 2024Most recent
£370,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 9JB: £375,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK43 9JB

On the street

Versus other Bedford Road homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 73 Bedford Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,895

Street avg £2,829

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.8 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.

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4 bed3 bath

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3 bed

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.

Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Elmsdale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wootton Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 9JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 9JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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