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6 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE

Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 6 Kirkstall Close

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

6 Kirkstall Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in March 1999. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 283.9% above the 1999 sale of £72,945. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£106/sq ft) was about 42.4% below the postcode norm.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Mar 2010
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Kirkstall Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

6 Kirkstall Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1999)

£72,945

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 March 1999Most recent

    £72,945

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

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.

6 Kirkstall Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,140

Street avg £2,871

Strongly below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Kirkstall Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£280k

1 Belfry Close, Elstow

MK42 9RQ

3 bed
£280k

1 Blundell Place

MK42 9XB

3 bed
£274k

1 Bridge Road

MK42 9LJ

3 bed
£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

3 bed2 bath
£250k

1 Corby Close

MK42 9UU

3 bed
£314k

1 Cosmic Avenue

MK42 9RP

3 bed2 bath
£248k

1 Broad Avenue

MK42 9SN

3 bed
£324k

1 Berkeley Road

MK42 9UZ

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Bedford report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for MK42 9FE

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.