What type of property is 9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE is a mid-terrace house.

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

9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE last sold for £149,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £72,950 in October 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 4 sales between October 1998 and April 2014, 9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE rose from £72,950 to £149,000, a change of £76,050. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The current EPC rating for 9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9FE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

Where is 9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE located?

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

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

Police records around 9 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.

Which schools serve 9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

What transport links are near 9 Kirkstall Close, MK42 9FE?

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

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Kirkstall Close

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

9 Kirkstall Close is a mid-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 sits 73.2% above the 2014 sale of £149,000. On the market in April 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2033

6 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

9 Kirkstall Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

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

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£149,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2014Most recent
£149,000
+43.3%over 11 years
14 July 2002
£104,000
+13.0%over 1 year
28 May 2001
£92,000
+26.1%over 2 years
30 October 1998
£72,950

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

Nearby sales in MK42 9FE

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.

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

Price per m²

£2,365

Street avg £2,803

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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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

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9FE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

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