16 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
About 16 Prudden Close
16 Prudden Close is a semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9EB). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2012) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since June 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 sits 202% above the 2000 sale of £76,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£145/sq ft) was about 34.4% below the postcode norm. At 49 m² it's 19.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 13 EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jun 2022
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
16 Prudden Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
16 Prudden Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
£231,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£76,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 June 2000Most recent
£76,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9EB: £262,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in MK42 9EB
18 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
Sold Oct 2025
£330,0003 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
Sold Jul 2023
£322,00020 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
Sold Sept 2021
£230,0008 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
Sold May 2020
£215,0002 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
Sold Mar 2020
£265,000
Everything we know about 16 Prudden Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Prudden Close homes
Price per m² for 16 Prudden Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,561
Street avg £3,423
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB