What kind of home is 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ last change hands?

12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ last sold for £147,500 in September 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ use?

The latest EPC at 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ in?

12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

Police records around 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

The closest primary school to 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is King's Oak Primary School (265m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (372m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is Catholic Church, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Leiston Close, Bedford, MK42 0AZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Leiston Close

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

12 Leiston Close is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in September 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 sits 79.7% above the 2009 sale of £147,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£176/sq ft) was about 31.1% 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)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 November 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB83toC77

Low Energy Lighting

4%31%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Leiston Close, Bedford, MK42 0AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Leiston Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

Latest sale on 12 Leiston Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£147,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 September 2009Most recent
£147,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AZ: £285,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in MK42 0AZ

On the street

Versus other Leiston Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Leiston Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,891

Street avg £3,563

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

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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

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Catholic Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

King's Oak Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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