17 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF
About 17 Bayham Close
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. 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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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
17 Bayham Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 17 Bayham Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
17 Bayham Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).
£357,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£119,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
15 July 2001Most recent
£119,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GF: £565,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in MK42 9GF
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£565,0001 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF
Sold Feb 2025
£680,00029 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF
Sold Jul 2024
£310,0004 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF
Sold Apr 2024
£680,000
Everything we know about 17 Bayham Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Bayham Close homes
On price per m², 17 Bayham Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,123
Street avg £2,891
Floor Area
106 m²
Street avg 131 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.0dB