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8 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 8 Kirkstall Close

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

8 Kirkstall Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Sold September 2022 for £288,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1999–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£362/sq ft) was about 110.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
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 15 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Dec 2008
Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£288,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 September 2022Most recent

    £288,000

    +85.8%over 13 years

  2. 31 August 2009

    £155,000

    +11.5%over 6 years

  3. 15 April 2003

    £138,995

    +68.5%over 4 years

  4. 30 March 1999

    £82,495

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.

On epc rating, 8 Kirkstall Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,892

Street avg £2,718

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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.
£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

3 bed2 bath
£314k

1 Cosmic Avenue

MK42 9RP

3 bed2 bath
£324k

1 Berkeley Road

MK42 9UZ

3 bed1 bath
£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
£365k

1 Brackley Road

MK42 9SD

3 bed2 bath
£250k

1 Corby Close

MK42 9UU

3 bed
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 8 Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.