What type of property is 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ last change hands?

2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ last sold for £204,000 in December 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £170,000 in August 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2008 and December 2019, 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ rose from £170,000 to £204,000, a change of £34,000. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

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

Where is 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

The closest primary school to 2 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 transport links are near 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is Catholic Church, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Leiston Close, Bedford, MK42 0AZ

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Leiston Close

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

2 Leiston Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2008–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £254,000 is 24.5% above the 2019 sale price. Sold December 2019 for £204,000.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms2

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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.

2 Leiston Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Feb 2025

Current Certificate

Feb 2015

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 February 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Leiston Close, Bedford, MK42 0AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Leiston Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£204,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2019Most recent
£204,000
+16.6%over 4 years
11 June 2015
£175,000
+2.9%over 6 years
3 August 2008
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AZ: £285,000 (2025–2016).

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.

2 Leiston Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,873

Street avg £3,454

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

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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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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

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