What type of property is 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH last change hands?

46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH last sold for £307,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £75,995 in June 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH changed over time?

Across 6 sales between June 1999 and April 2023, 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH rose from £75,995 to £307,000, a change of £231,005. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

The current EPC rating for 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH heated?

The latest EPC at 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH is in council tax band C.

Where is 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH located?

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

What is crime like near 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

Police records around 46 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.

Which schools serve 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

The closest primary school to 46 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 46 Melrose Drive, MK42 9FH?

The closest bus stop to 46 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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46 Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FH

6 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 46 Melrose Drive

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

46 Melrose Drive is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9FH). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £307,000. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 115.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Mar 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 46 Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

46 Melrose 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.

46 Melrose Drive has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£312,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£307,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

18 April 2023Most recent
£307,000
+88.3%over 9 years
30 June 2013
£163,000
-6.9%over 6 years
29 May 2007
£175,000
+11.5%over 2 years
26 August 2004
£157,000
+49.5%over 2 years
15 February 2002
£105,000
+38.2%over 2 years
29 June 1999
£75,995

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

Nearby sales in MK42 9FH

On the street

Versus other Melrose Drive homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 46 Melrose Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,612

Street avg £2,617

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 110 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.2 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 9FH 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 9FH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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