49 Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HD
About 49 Elstow Road
49 Elstow Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8HD). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since September 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 18% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £375,000 sits 123.9% above the 2003 sale of £167,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£151/sq ft) was about 18.3% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Jun 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
- Jan 2017ExtensionConditionsIn report
16/02756/FUL - Condition 3 Vehicle and cycle parking (Single storey rear/side extension incorporating replacement garage)
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 16/03469/AOC
- Apr 2007OutbuildingConditionsIn report
Erection of garage in rear garden. Development already carried out.
Retrospective- Reference
- 07/00271/S73
What's in 49 Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HD's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
49 Elstow Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£375,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.0% per year over 7 years.
£167,500
Growth on file: 18.0% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
25 September 2003Most recent
£167,500
+80.1%over 2 years31 October 2000
£93,000
+72.2%over 3 years19 November 1996
£54,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8HD: £407,000 (2022–2018).
Nearby sales in MK42 8HD
39 Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HD
Sold Sept 2022
£700,00041 Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HD
Sold Apr 2021
£407,00047 Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HD
Sold Dec 2020
£270,00019 Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HD
Sold Jan 2018
£294,0007 Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HD
Sold Apr 2016
£325,000
Everything we know about 49 Elstow Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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Versus other Elstow Road homes
On years held, 49 Elstow Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,626
Street avg £2,496
Floor Area
103 m²
Street avg 121 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 5.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Farrer Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Bedford Road Primary Academy. 21 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB