What type of property is 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG sell for?

13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG last sold for £270,000 in November 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in June 1999, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1999 and November 2003, 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG rose from £185,000 to £270,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

The current EPC rating for 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (1,722 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG located?

13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

Police records around 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG 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 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

The closest primary school to 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG is Elstow School (157m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (875m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

The closest bus stop to 13 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG is Elstow Lower School, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Lilleshall Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

160 m²

1722 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 13 Lilleshall Drive

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

13 Lilleshall Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FG). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1722 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

It hasn't traded since November 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £567,000 sits 110% above the 2003 sale of £270,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

13 Lilleshall Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Aug 2013

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

24%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Lilleshall Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Lilleshall Drive 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.

13 Lilleshall Drive's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£567,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£270,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2003Most recent
£270,000
+45.9%over 4 years
29 June 1999
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9FG: £543,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 9FG

On the street

Versus other Lilleshall Drive homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Lilleshall Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,688

Street avg £2,821

Strongly below

Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 153 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 9FG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9FG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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