When did 17 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG last change hands?

17 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG last sold for £292,500 in February 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £184,995 in May 1999, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1999 and February 2004, 17 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG rose from £184,995 to £292,500, a change of £107,505. That works out to roughly +10.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 17 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

17 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 17 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG located?

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

What is crime like near 17 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

Police records around 17 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG 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 17 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

The closest primary school to 17 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 17 Lilleshall Drive, MK42 9FG?

The closest bus stop to 17 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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17 Lilleshall Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FG

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 17 Lilleshall Drive

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17 Lilleshall Drive is a four-bedroom property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FG). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since February 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Lilleshall Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Lilleshall Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2004)

£292,500

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

12 February 2004Most recent
£292,500
+58.1%over 4 years
23 May 1999
£184,995

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

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Area

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Crime

6/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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9FG

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