What kind of home is 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ is a detached house.

When did 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ last change hands?

8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ last sold for £485,000 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in December 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ in?

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

Is 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ 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.

What schools are near 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Thomas James Close, MK42 9BQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Thomas James Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9BQ

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 8 Thomas James Close

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

8 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 (December 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 93).

Last changed hands 9 years ago, in March 2017. Today's modelled estimate of £598,000 is 23.3% above the 2017 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Thomas James Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Thomas James Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications 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.

Current estimate

£598,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£485,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 March 2017Most recent
£485,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 9BQ

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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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 price per m², 8 Thomas James Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,392

Street avg £3,633

Below

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Below

Years Held

9 years

Street avg 7 years

Above

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Area

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Crime

6/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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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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