40 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA
About 40 Romsey Way
40 Romsey Way is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FA). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. 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 91). Main heating runs on electricity.
Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 91.2% above the 2011 sale of £133,334. Last sold in October 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 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
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
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
40 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 40 Romsey Way
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
40 Romsey Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£255,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£133,334
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
13 October 2011Most recent
£133,334
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9FA: £160,000 (2024–2012).
Everything we know about 40 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
On price per m², 40 Romsey Way runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,550
Street avg £2,190
Floor Area
86 m²
Street avg 85 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB