What type of property is 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD?

5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD?

5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD had any planning applications?

5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD?

5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD located?

5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD 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 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD?

The closest primary school to 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD is Elstow School (95m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (930m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Whitby Way, MK42 9FD is Elstow Lower School, 56m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Whitby Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FD

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Whitby Way

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

5 Whitby Way is an end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FD). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since November 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.

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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 4)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Nov 2012

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromC74toE54

Apr 2021from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromE54toC70

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Whitby Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Whitby Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FD

1decisions1documents8nearby

Aug 2005
Change Of UseOutline
Outcome in report
Proposed use of private driveway for the parking of a private hire car
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
05/01388/LDP
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Whitby Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£260,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

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On the street

Versus other Whitby Way homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Whitby Way runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Elstow Lower School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Elstow School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 9FD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9FD

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