Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
17 Clovelly Way, Bedford, MK40 3BJ
1 planning record
Estimated value
£454,000
- Since the 2009 sale (£195,000)+133%
- Against MK40 3BJ's recent median (£468,000)-3%
Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathroom
1
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£454,000
- Against its 2009 sale (£195,000)+133%
- Against MK40 3BJ's recent median (£468,000)-3%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 17 Clovelly Way is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3BJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
110 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2020
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2009
Recent sales in MK40 3BJ
5 sales, median £468,000 (2026–2023)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Sales timeline
1 October 2009Most recent
£195,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3BJ: £468,000 (2026–2023).
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 17 Clovelly Way
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
17 Clovelly Way is a six-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK40 3BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
It hasn't traded since October 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £454,000 sits 132.8% above the 2009 sale of £195,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 27.2% below the postcode norm. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2010.
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
- Bedrooms6
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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 3)
Sept 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 September 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2010from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromE39toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
SecondaryFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
33%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Sept 2020from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromC73toD66
Low Energy Lighting
100%47%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 17 Clovelly Way, Bedford, MK40 3BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 17 Clovelly Way, Bedford, MK40 3BJ
1decisions1nearby
- Jan 2010RenovationFullOutcome in report
Alterations to front of home
- Reference
- 09/02608/FUL
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Versus other Clovelly Way homes
Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 17 Clovelly Way runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,773
Street avg £3,350
Floor Area
110 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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.
Crime
328/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Polhill Avenue Campus — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Goldington Academy. 21 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Goldington AcademySecondary224m
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary335m
- Castle Newnham SchoolSecondary617m
- Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary667m
Nearest stops
- Polhill Avenue CampusBus stop112m
- Honiton WayBus stop159m
- Polhill AvenueBus stop226m
- Dean StreetBus stop241m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
- Public Order447 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime353 reports6%
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Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 3BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 17 Clovelly Way is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3BJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 17 Clovelly Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 17 Clovelly Way was lodged in September 2020 at band D and is valid until September 2030. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 17 Clovelly Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 21 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 3BJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 17 Clovelly Way is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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