What was the last sold price for 4 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

4 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE last sold for £315,000 in November 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £166,950 in September 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1998 and November 2006, 4 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE rose from £166,950 to £315,000, a change of £148,050. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 4 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

4 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE in?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

Police records around 4 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 4 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

How well connected is 4 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE

3 sales on record

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Band F

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Overview

About 4 Kirkstall Close

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

4 Kirkstall Close is a four-bedroom property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FE). It has council tax band F. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in November 2006. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Kirkstall Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

4 Kirkstall Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Last sold (2006)

£315,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

3 November 2006Most recent
£315,000
+7.7%over 2 years
9 September 2004
£292,500
+75.2%over 5 years
24 September 1998
£166,950

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

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Area

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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

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9FE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

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