5 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
About 5 Prudden Close
5 Prudden Close is a three-bedroom 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 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in October 2003. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 sits 128.3% above the 2003 sale of £113,000. 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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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
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 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 5 Prudden Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.
£258,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.6% per year over 6 years.
£113,000
Growth on file: 14.6% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
31 October 2003Most recent
£113,000
+14.7%over 1 year4 August 2002
£98,500
+105.2%over 5 years22 July 1997
£48,000
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
£215,0002 Prudden Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9EB
Sold Mar 2020
£265,000
Everything we know about 5 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
5 Prudden Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,306
Street avg £3,366
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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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