40 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 818 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £239,849 , which equates to approximately £293 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jun 2017 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,849, representing a 33.2% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,849 is:

  • 4.0% higher than the average property price on Althorpe Street
  • 15.1% higher than the average in the MK42 9HF postcode area
  • and 27.7% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 August 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£239,849
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£293
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Althorpe Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9HF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Aug 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Jul 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to MK42 9HF

5 th / 38
Price Rank
15% higher than average
10 th / 36
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
13 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9HF , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 36 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,849
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+33 %
14 Jun 2017
£180,000
Leasehold
+50.6 %
10 Jun 2005
£119,500
Leasehold
+3.9 %
9 Jan 2004
£115,000
Leasehold
+27.8 %
22 Aug 2003
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2008
rooms: 6
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £117,000
sale date: 28 Jan 2005

Data Sources

The property at 40 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jun 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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