What type of property is 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA?

40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA sell for?

40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA last sold for £133,334 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA?

The current EPC rating for 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA?

40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA?

40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA is in council tax band C.

Where is 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA located?

40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA?

Police records around 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA?

The closest primary school to 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA is Elstow School (219m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (849m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA?

The closest bus stop to 40 Romsey Way, MK42 9FA is Medical Centre, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40 Romsey Way

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

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 £260,000 sits 95% above the 2011 sale of £133,334. Last sold in October 2011, 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
ParkingYes

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Energy

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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Romsey Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Romsey Way has no planning applications on record.

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.

40 Romsey Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£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).

Nearby sales in MK42 9FA

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 price per m², 40 Romsey Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,550

Street avg £2,157

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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3 bed

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3 bed

£280k

1 Blundell Place

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3 bed

£222k

1 Conquest Road

MK42 9LR

3 bed1 bath

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£314k

1 Cosmic Avenue

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3 bed2 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.

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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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