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17 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 17 Bayham Close

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

17 Bayham Close is a mid-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GF). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since July 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £357,000 sits 200% above the 2001 sale of £119,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£104/sq ft) was about 41.3% below the postcode norm.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Dec 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 December 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Dec 2011
Low Energy Lighting
25%65%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Bayham Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

17 Bayham Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£357,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£119,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 July 2001Most recent

    £119,000

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

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 price per m², 17 Bayham Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,123

Street avg £2,891

Strongly below

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 131 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Bayham Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£363k

1 Aspley Road

MK42 9JU

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£365k

1 Brackley Road

MK42 9SD

3 bed2 bath
£331k

1 Bassie Close

MK42 9JZ

£324k

1 Berkeley Road

MK42 9UZ

3 bed1 bath
£314k

1 Cosmic Avenue

MK42 9RP

3 bed2 bath
£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

3 bed2 bath
£280k

1 Belfry Close, Elstow

MK42 9RQ

3 bed
£280k

1 Blundell Place

MK42 9XB

3 bed
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.
Full Bedford report

Crime

424/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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for MK42 9GF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9GF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.