What kind of home is 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB?

14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB last change hands?

14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB last sold for £133,000 in December 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £57,500 in August 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB?

Across 3 sales between August 1998 and December 2011, 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB rose from £57,500 to £133,000, a change of £75,500. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB?

The current EPC rating for 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB?

14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9EB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB use?

The latest EPC at 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB?

14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB in?

14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB?

Police records around 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB 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.

What schools are near 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB?

The closest primary school to 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB is Elstow School (766m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (942m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB?

The closest bus stop to 14 Prudden Close, MK42 9EB is Progress Way, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 14 Prudden Close

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

14 Prudden Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9EB). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 sits 79.7% above the 2011 sale of £133,000. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in December 2011. At 51 m² it's 16.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 13 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2011from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD62

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2021from Sept 2011

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Prudden 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£133,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2011Most recent
£133,000
+10.8%over 2 years
11 August 2009
£120,000
+108.7%over 10 years
13 August 1998
£57,500

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

Nearby sales in MK42 9EB

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.

EPC Rating for 14 Prudden Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,608

Street avg £3,343

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Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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3 bed

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1 Corby Close

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3 bed

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1 Conquest Road

MK42 9LR

3 bed1 bath

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1 Bridge Road

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3 bed

£280k

1 Belfry Close, Elstow

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3 bed

£280k

1 Blundell Place

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3 bed

£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

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3 bed2 bath

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

0.1 km

Progress Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Elstow School. 23 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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