What kind of home is 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE last change hands?

17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE last sold for £225,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £64,100 in December 1998, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1998 and May 2017, 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE rose from £64,100 to £225,000, a change of £160,900. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The current EPC rating for 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9FE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE use?

The latest EPC at 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

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

Which area is 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE in?

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

Is 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE in a safe area?

Police records around 17 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.

What schools are near 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The closest primary school to 17 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 17 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The closest bus stop to 17 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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17 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17 Kirkstall Close

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

17 Kirkstall Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 is 28.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 84.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017).

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

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Aug 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£225,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

7 May 2017Most recent
£225,000
+251.0%over 18 years
18 December 1998
£64,100

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9FE: £302,500 (2026–2022).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 17 Kirkstall Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £2,742

Above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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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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

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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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