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38 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
83 m²
891 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band C
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Overview

About 38 Romsey Way

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

38 Romsey Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FA). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 891 sq ft) and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2011) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from October 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2011–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 20% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 sits 66.3% above the 2012 sale of £160,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 21.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 14 years since the last transfer (February 2012).

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 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.

38 Romsey Way'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Oct 2021

Current Certificate
Oct 2011

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Expired on 5 October 2021

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 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.

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

Current estimate

£266,000

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

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Last sold (2012)

£160,000

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

Sales timeline

  1. 29 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.

EPC Rating for 38 Romsey Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,932

Street avg £2,061

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

14 years

Street avg 12 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£274k

1 Bridge Road

MK42 9LJ

3 bed
£280k

1 Belfry Close, Elstow

MK42 9RQ

3 bed
£280k

1 Blundell Place

MK42 9XB

3 bed
£250k

1 Corby Close

MK42 9UU

3 bed
£248k

1 Broad Avenue

MK42 9SN

3 bed
£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

3 bed2 bath
£314k

1 Cosmic Avenue

MK42 9RP

3 bed2 bath
£222k

1 Conquest Road

MK42 9LR

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Bedford report

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 38 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.