20 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE
About 20 Kirkstall Close
20 Kirkstall Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £290,000. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£390/sq ft) was about 153.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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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
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingOff road
- Cul-de-sacYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
20 Kirkstall Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 20 Kirkstall Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 20 Kirkstall Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.
£298,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 26 years.
£290,000
Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
27 March 2025Most recent
£290,000
+26.1%over 6 years4 March 2019
£230,000
+45.6%over 6 years19 February 2013
£158,000
-1.3%over 1 year19 May 2011
£160,000
+4.6%over 5 years13 October 2005
£153,000
+116.3%over 6 years18 December 1998
£70,727
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9FE: £302,500 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in MK42 9FE
14 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE
Sold Jan 2024
£302,50022 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE
Sold Nov 2023
£265,0003 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE
Sold Oct 2022
£345,0008 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE
Sold Sept 2022
£288,00012 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE
Sold Jul 2021
£335,000
Everything we know about 20 Kirkstall Close, 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 Kirkstall Close homes
20 Kirkstall Close is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£4,203
Street avg £2,779
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 75 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 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
Elstow Lower School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Elstow School. 17 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB