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12 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Prudden Close

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

12 Prudden Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9EB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 71 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2017. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 is 24.5% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 43.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (November 2017).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Jun 2009
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Dec 2015from Aug 2012
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%47%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Dec 2015
EPC improved fromD60toC70
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Prudden Close has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

  1. May 2017
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    One and two storey rear/side extensions

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    17/01037/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

Price for 12 Prudden Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 22 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£242,500

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 November 2017Most recent

    £242,500

    +92.5%over 15 years
  2. 14 August 2002

    £126,000

    +129.1%over 6 years
  3. 23 November 1995

    £55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9EB: £262,000 (2025–2020).

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  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
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On the street

Versus other Prudden Close homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 12 Prudden Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,415

Street avg £3,281

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Progress Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Elstow School. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 9EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 9EB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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 12 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.