18 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
About 18 Prudden Close
18 Prudden Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9EB). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 72 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £330,000. Across 2003–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 97% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
18 Prudden Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 18 Prudden Close
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 18 Prudden Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£350,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 22 years.
£330,000
Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
21 October 2025Most recent
£330,000
+61.0%over 12 years15 February 2013
£205,000
+15.8%over 9 years18 November 2003
£177,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9EB: £262,000 (2023–2020).
Nearby sales in MK42 9EB
3 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
£265,00012 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
Sold Nov 2017
£242,500
Everything we know about 18 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
Years Held for 18 Prudden Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£4,583
Street avg £3,191
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB