When did 12 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF last change hands?

12 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF last sold for £197,000 in June 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 12 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

12 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 12 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF in?

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

Is 12 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF in a safe area?

Police records around 12 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 12 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The closest primary school to 12 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 12 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is Medical Centre, 249m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 12 Bayham Close

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

12 Bayham Close is a property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GF). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since June 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bayham Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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 (2001)

£197,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 June 2001Most recent
£197,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GF: £565,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK42 9GF

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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