When did 16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF last change hands?

16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF last sold for £220,000 in August 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and August 2007, 16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF rose from £140,000 to £220,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF in?

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

Is 16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF in a safe area?

Police records around 16 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 16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The closest primary school to 16 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.

How well connected is 16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The closest bus stop to 16 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is Medical Centre, 249m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 16 Bayham Close

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

16 Bayham Close is a three-bedroom property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GF). It has council tax band D. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in August 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year.

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Sold prices

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

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 16 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2007)

£220,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2007Most recent
£220,000
+57.1%over 6 years
24 June 2001
£140,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 9GF

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Area

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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

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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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