What did 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH sell for?

3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH last sold for £293,000 in August 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £159,950 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and August 2004, 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH rose from £159,950 to £293,000, a change of £133,050. That works out to roughly +10.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

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

Which area is 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH in?

3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH 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.

What schools are near 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

The closest primary school to 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH is Elstow School (222m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (893m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH is Elstow Lower School, 160m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FH

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Overview

About 3 Melrose Drive

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

3 Melrose Drive is a four-bedroom property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FH). It has council tax band F.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in August 2004. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDouble

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Melrose Drive has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Last sold (2004)

£293,000

Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2004Most recent
£293,000
+83.2%over 6 years
28 May 1998
£159,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9FH: £300,000 (2024–2021).

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Area

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9FH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

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