What kind of home is 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF last sold for £330,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The current EPC rating for 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,367 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9GF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF use?

The latest EPC at 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF in?

28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF in a safe area?

Police records around 28a, 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 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The closest primary school to 28a, 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 transport links are near 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The closest bus stop to 28a, Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is Medical Centre, 249m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28a, Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

127 m²

1367 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 28a

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

28a is a four-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GF). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1996-2002. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £557,000 sits 68.8% above the 2016 sale of £330,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 40.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 127 m² it's 19.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (106 m² median across 21 EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in November 2016.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28a, Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28a 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.

28a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£557,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£330,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 November 2016Most recent
£330,000

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

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.

Habitable Rooms for 28a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,598

Street avg £2,821

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Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Comparables

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

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3 bed2 bath

£280k

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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

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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FAQ

Common questions

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