39 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA
About 39 Romsey Way
39 Romsey Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FA). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 2011–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 82.8% above the 2012 sale of £139,500. On the market in January 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.
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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
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
39 Romsey Way has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 39 Romsey Way
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
39 Romsey Way changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£255,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 1 year.
£139,500
Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
5 January 2012Most recent
£139,500
+4.6%13 October 2011
£133,333
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9FA: £160,000 (2024–2011).
Everything we know about 39 Romsey Way, 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 Romsey Way homes
Habitable Rooms for 39 Romsey Way lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,641
Street avg £2,168
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 85 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Medical Centre — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Elstow School. 18 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB