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37 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 37 Romsey Way

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

37 Romsey Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FA). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2011–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 20% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 sits 83.1% above the 2012 sale of £160,000. Last sold in February 2012, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 37 Romsey Way

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

37 Romsey Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Oct 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 37 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

37 Romsey Way has no planning applications on record.

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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.

37 Romsey Way changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.0% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£160,000

Growth on file: 20.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 February 2012Most recent

    £160,000

    +20.0%
  2. 13 October 2011

    £133,333

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9FA: £139,500 (2024–2011).

On the street

Versus other Romsey Way homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 37 Romsey Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,798

Street avg £2,095

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 37 Romsey Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Medical Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Elstow School. 18 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 9FA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 9FA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9FA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 37 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.