What type of property is 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ located?

1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

Police records around 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ 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 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ is Elstow School (622m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ is The Red Lion, 185m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Thomas James Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9BQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Thomas James Close

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

1 Thomas James Close is a semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 84 m² it sits well below the postcode median (143 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

1 Thomas James Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromB84toC76

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Windows

High PerformanceTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Thomas James Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Thomas James 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.

1 Thomas James Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9BQ: £487,500 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in MK42 9BQ

On the street

Versus other Thomas James Close homes

Three headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Thomas James Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 85 (B)

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

The Red Lion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Elstow School. 22 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 9BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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