What type of property is 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE last sold for £328,000 in April 2026. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £73,950 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE changed over time?

Across 5 sales between December 1998 and April 2026, 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE rose from £73,950 to £328,000, a change of £254,050. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The current EPC rating for 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9FE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE is in council tax band C.

Where is 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE located?

14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

Police records around 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE 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 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The closest primary school to 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE is Elstow School (215m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (950m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The closest bus stop to 14 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE is Elstow Lower School, 167m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Kirkstall Close

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

14 Kirkstall Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £328,000 in April 2026. Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 112.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Low Energy Lighting

12%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Kirkstall Close 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.

14 Kirkstall Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£328,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2026Most recent
£328,000
+8.4%over 2 years
19 January 2024
£302,500
+110.1%over 19 years
30 January 2004
£144,000
+61.8%over 3 years
18 January 2001
£89,000
+20.4%over 2 years
14 December 1998
£73,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9FE: £290,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 9FE

On the street

Versus other Kirkstall Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Kirkstall Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,205

Street avg £2,701

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Elstow Lower School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 9FE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9FE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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