Alpine View Bedford
10 addresses across 3 postcodes (MK42), about 40 m long. USRN 27303155.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bedford costs £2,472 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is London Road Health Centre, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 82 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2018 | 3 MK42 0YJ | Other | £86,654 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2019 (7); 2018 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bedford in 2026-27: Band D £2,472 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,648 | £1,922 | £2,197 | £2,472 | £3,021 | £3,570 | £4,120 | £4,943 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (41% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land r/o The Bull, 259 London Road, Bedford: up to 7 homes, permissioned (70 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 26 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK42 0YQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| MK42 0YJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| MK42 0QU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 18 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 26 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK42 0QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK42 0YJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK42 0YQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bedford St Johns 176,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bedford 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Kempston Hardwick 9,780 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oak Road Fenlake | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bedford | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Kazoku Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 28 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London Road Health Centre | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lotus Pharmacy | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London Road Health Centre | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bedford Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bedford Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa Cashzone | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Park 18 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.1 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bunyan Allotments 8.9 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 38 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Elstow Manor House (Remains of), a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elstow Manor House (Remains of) | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Site of Newnham Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Bedford Castle motte and bailey | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Garden to Howard's House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Longholme Island | Island | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Press Meadow | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Priory Marina | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Rink Islands | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Cardington Spillway | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bedford: see them on the Bedford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 280 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Oak Primary School | Primary | 1–11 | 300 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Shackleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elstow School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Peter Pan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cauldwell School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bedford Free School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bedford College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Shortstown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull MK42 0PX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Avidlite MK42 9TW | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2016 |
| WHAT BRITAIN BUYS MK42 9TW | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Golden Star MK42 0PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Southway Care Home MK42 0PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| London Road Post Office MK42 0PY | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Aruks Ltd MK42 0PY | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2024 |
| Bedford Academy MK42 9TR | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Mile Road, Allotment & Leisure Gardens Association MK42 9UP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2025 |
| Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd MK42 9SU | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Lagos Lounge MK42 9SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Brackley Local Store MK42 9SL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Wokinn Chinese takeaway MK42 0PZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Costcutter MK42 9UD | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2016 |
| Mile Road Cafe MK42 9UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oak Road (20); On or near Windsor Road (17); On or near Southway (14); On or near Alpine View (10); On or near Alder Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Alder Close · Solomon Close · St Helena Road · London Road · Willow Road · Windsor Road · Myrtle Road · Mile Road · London Road · Oak Road · Brook Street · Hazelwood Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.