What type of property is 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ?

42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ is a semi-detached house.

What did 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ sell for?

42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ last sold for £142,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ have?

The current EPC rating for 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ?

42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4GQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ located?

42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ sits in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ?

Police records around 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ show an average of 181 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ?

The closest primary school to 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ is Silsoe CofE VC Lower School (155m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ?

The closest bus stop to 42 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ is Co-op, 290m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Alder Wynd, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 42 Alder Wynd

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

42 Alder Wynd is a semi-detached house in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4GQ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £142,000 — fresh data. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 26.1% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 44.1% below the postcode norm.

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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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Alder Wynd, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Alder Wynd has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

42 Alder Wynd valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£142,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 March 2025Most recent
£142,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4GQ: £415,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in MK45 4GQ

On the street

Versus other Alder Wynd homes

Four headline reads against 72 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 42 Alder Wynd lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,711

Street avg £3,161

Strongly below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

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.

£145k

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£250k

1 Cherry Blossom Close, Silsoe

MK45 4FL

£294k

1 Castle Hill Court, Shefford Road, Clophill

MK45 4DN

£318k

1 Church Road, Silsoe

MK45 4EH

2 bed2 bath

£374k

1 Ash Tree Covert, Silsoe

MK45 4GN

3 bed

£375k

1 Apple Glebe, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4PJ

4 bed

£395k

1 Brazier Close, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4RW

3 bed2 bath

£401k

1 Arnold Close, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4PD

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

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Co-op — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Silsoe CofE VC Lower School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 4GQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4GQ

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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