What was the last sold price for 7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE last sold for £160,000 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £67,905 in December 1998, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1998 and June 2005, 7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE rose from £67,905 to £160,000, a change of £92,095. That works out to roughly +14% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE has council approval for rear extension granted in October 2012 under ref. 12/01338/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

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

Where is 7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE located?

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

Is 7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE

2 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 7 Kirkstall Close

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7 Kirkstall Close is a three-bedroom property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FE). It has council tax band C. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in June 2005. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 14% per year.

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Specifications

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2012
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
One and two storey rear extension and detached single garage.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
12/01338/FUL
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Jun 2012
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Single & two storey rear extensions. Detached single garage.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
12/00756/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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7 Kirkstall Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Last sold (2005)

£160,000

Growth on file: 14.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2005Most recent
£160,000
+135.6%over 6 years
17 December 1998
£67,905

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9FE: £290,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Elstow Lower School — bus stop.

Closest school

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Elstow School. 17 schools nearby.

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55.1dB

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