What kind of home is 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF last change hands?

1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF last sold for £680,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £269,000 in March 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2001 and February 2025, 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF rose from £269,000 to £680,000, a change of £411,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (1,959 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 72% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9GF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF 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 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF in?

1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF 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.

What schools are near 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The closest primary school to 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is Elstow School (429m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (741m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is Medical Centre, 249m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

182 m²

1959 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Bayham Close

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

1 Bayham Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GF). It has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (around 1959 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 182 m² the property is well over the postcode median (106 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. A recent sale: £680,000 in February 2025. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 101.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Bayham Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from May 2010

EPC improved fromC72toD67

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bayham Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£708,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£680,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

11 February 2025Most recent
£680,000
+85.3%over 14 years
2 September 2010
£367,000
+36.4%over 9 years
27 March 2001
£269,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GF: £565,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 9GF

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On the street

Versus other Bayham Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Bayham Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,736

Street avg £2,766

Strongly above

Floor Area

182 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Medical Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Elstow School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9GF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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Common questions

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