What type of property is 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF sell for?

34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF last sold for £338,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £225,000 in February 2014, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

Across 2 sales between February 2014 and August 2017, 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF rose from £225,000 to £338,000, a change of £113,000. That works out to roughly +12.5% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

The current EPC rating for 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 1QF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF heated?

The latest EPC at 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF is in council tax band D.

Where is 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF located?

34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF sits in Bletsoe, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

What is crime like near 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

Police records around 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 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 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

The closest primary school to 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF is Milton Ernest CofE Primary School (2.2km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF?

The closest bus stop to 34 The Avenue, MK44 1QF is Bletsoe Church, 89m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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34 The Avenue, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 34 The Avenue

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

34 The Avenue is a two-bedroom detached house in Bletsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1QF). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2014–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £373,000 is 10.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£430/sq ft) was about 93.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. At 73 m² it's 15.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 15 EPCs).

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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)

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Sept 2013

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

30%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 The Avenue, Bletsoe, Bedford, MK44 1QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 The Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

34 The Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£373,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.5% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£338,000

Growth on file: 12.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

3 August 2017Most recent
£338,000
+50.2%over 3 years
14 February 2014
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1QF: £410,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other The Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

34 The Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£4,630

Street avg £3,202

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 103 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bletsoe Church — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 1QF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 21 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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