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

EPC B
Property type
Detached
Floor area
143 m²
1539 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
Council tax
Band F
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Overview

About 7 Thomas James Close

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

7 Thomas James Close is a detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft) and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2016) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94).

On the market in February 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £578,000 is 16.8% above the 2017 sale price.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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
Nov 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 November 2026

2 months remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Thomas James Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Thomas James Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.
Current estimate

£578,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£495,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 February 2017Most recent

    £495,000

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

On the street

Versus other Thomas James Close homes

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

On years held, 7 Thomas James Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £3,625

On par

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 8 years

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Thomas James Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£689k

1 Bayham Close, Elstow

MK42 9GF

5 bed4 bath
£365k

1 Brackley Road

MK42 9SD

3 bed2 bath
£363k

1 Aspley Road

MK42 9JU

4 bed3 bath
£331k

1 Bassie Close

MK42 9JZ

£324k

1 Berkeley Road

MK42 9UZ

3 bed1 bath
£314k

1 Cosmic Avenue

MK42 9RP

3 bed2 bath
£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

3 bed2 bath
£280k

1 Belfry Close, Elstow

MK42 9RQ

3 bed
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.
Full Bedford report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for MK42 9BQ

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Thomas James Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9BQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.