2 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
About 2 Prudden Close
2 Prudden Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9EB). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
At 77 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Sold March 2020 for £265,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £308,000 is 16.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£320/sq ft) was about 42.9% 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
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
2 Prudden Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Feb 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Floor insulation added or improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
2 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 2 Prudden Close
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
2 Prudden Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
£308,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 22 years.
£265,000
Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
20 March 2020Most recent
£265,000
+209.9%over 19 years28 February 2001
£85,500
+12.5%over 1 year8 December 1999
£76,000
+7.0%over 1 year6 May 1998
£71,000
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
£215,00012 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
Sold Nov 2017
£242,500
Everything we know about 2 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
On epc rating, 2 Prudden Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,442
Street avg £3,279
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 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