Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
13 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
4 sales on record3 planning records
Estimated value
£538,000
- Since the 2020 sale (£425,000)+27%
- Against MK42 9FF's recent median (£400,000)+35%
Newest record on this page: April 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
174 m²
1873 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£538,000
- Against its 2020 sale (£425,000)+27%
- Against MK42 9FF's recent median (£400,000)+35%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 13 Dorchester Way is modelled from its 174 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9FF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
174 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2018
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in MK42 9FF
5 sales, median £400,000 (2018–2015)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2020 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
Sales timeline
20 March 2020Most recent
£425,000
-10.1%over 2 years8 October 2017
£472,500
+42.7%over 9 years29 January 2008
£331,000
+98.3%over 9 years26 May 1998
£166,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9FF: £400,000 (2018–2015).
Nearby sales in MK42 9FF
10 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
Sold Nov 2018
£412,5006 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
Sold Aug 2017
£400,00015 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
Sold Oct 2015
£360,0001 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
Sold Feb 2015
£375,0002 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
Sold Feb 2011
£262,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 13 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 13 Dorchester Way
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
13 Dorchester Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FF). It has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (around 1873 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band.
Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £425,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £538,000 is 26.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£227/sq ft) was about 68.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused.
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- GarageDouble
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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
Oct 2018EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 October 2028
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 13 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
A a garage conversion application was refused at 13 Dorchester Way in 2023.
3 applications on record at 13 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
3decisions1extensions22documents8nearby
- Mar 2023Garage ConversionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension and garage conversion
Extension- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- 23/00016/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- AmendmentApr 2025Decision
- RenovationNov 2023Decision
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Versus other Dorchester Way homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Years Held for 13 Dorchester Way lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,443
Street avg £2,091
Floor Area
174 m²
Street avg 143 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.7 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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.
Crime
424/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Elstow Lower School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Elstow School. 17 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Elstow SchoolPrimary156m
- Bedford AcademySecondary1.0km
- Shackleton Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
- King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
Nearest stops
- Elstow Lower SchoolBus stop137m
- Medical CentreBus stop295m
- Elstow LodgeBus stop413m
- Moss LaneBus stop442m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
- Shoplifting807 reports12%
- Public Order518 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 9FF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 13 Dorchester Way is modelled from its 174 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9FF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 13 Dorchester Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 13 Dorchester Way was lodged in October 2018 at band C and is valid until October 2028. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 13 Dorchester Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 17 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 9FF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 13 Dorchester Way is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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