Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
39 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA
Estimated value
£259,000
- Since the 2012 sale (£139,500)+86%
- Against MK42 9FA's recent median (£160,000)+62%
Newest record on this page: March 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£259,000
- Against its 2012 sale (£139,500)+86%
- Against MK42 9FA's recent median (£160,000)+62%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 39 Romsey Way is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9FA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
85 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2022
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2012
Recent sales in MK42 9FA
5 sales, median £160,000 (2024–2011)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
39 Romsey Way changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
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).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 39 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 39 Romsey Way
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
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 £259,000 sits 85.7% above the 2012 sale of £139,500. On the market in January 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years.
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
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 March 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2022from Oct 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
8%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 39 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
39 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.
Versus other Romsey Way homes
Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Habitable Rooms for 39 Romsey Way lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,641
Street avg £2,134
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 85 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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.
Nearest schools
- Elstow SchoolPrimary219m
- Bedford AcademySecondary849m
- Shackleton Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
- King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Medical CentreBus stop178m
- Elstow Lower SchoolBus stop189m
- Abbey SchoolBus stop211m
- Elstow LodgeBus stop247m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
- Shoplifting807 reports12%
- Public Order518 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
54.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 39 Romsey Way is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9FA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 39 Romsey Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 39 Romsey Way was lodged in March 2022 at band C and is valid until March 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 39 Romsey Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 18 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 9FA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 39 Romsey Way is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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