What type of property is 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ last sold for £285,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £153,000 in July 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2009 and January 2023, 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ rose from £153,000 to £285,000, a change of £132,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

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

Where is 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

Police records around 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Leiston Close, MK42 0AZ is Catholic Church, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Leiston Close, Bedford, MK42 0AZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Leiston Close

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

8 Leiston Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 0AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 78), 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). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£348/sq ft) was about 43% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £285,000 in January 2023.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Leiston Close, Bedford, MK42 0AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Leiston Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£285,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2023Most recent
£285,000
+86.3%over 13 years
30 July 2009
£153,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AZ: £204,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in MK42 0AZ

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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.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Leiston Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,750

Street avg £3,193

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/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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70 dB

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