What kind of home is 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

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

What was the last sold price for 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF last sold for £565,000 in August 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £186,500 in April 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2001 and August 2025, 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF rose from £186,500 to £565,000, a change of £378,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF use?

The latest EPC at 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF has 3 approved extension applications on file including rear extension and part-single-part-two-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

7 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 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF in?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

Police records around 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bayham Close, MK42 9GF is Medical Centre, 249m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF

EV charger3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Bayham Close

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

7 Bayham Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GF). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £565,000 — fresh data. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£469/sq ft) was about 171.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

EV chargerYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromC70toD66

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

69%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bayham Close has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at 7 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF

4decisions4extensions14documents8nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jan 2003
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Retention of rear Conservatory
RetrospectiveExtension
Reference
02/02978/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionDec 2012Decision
ExtensionDec 2009Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£545,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£565,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

4 August 2025Most recent
£565,000
+46.0%over 9 years
15 February 2016
£387,000
+107.5%over 14 years
29 April 2001
£186,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GF: £635,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 9GF

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.

7 Bayham Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,045

Street avg £2,704

Strongly above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 130 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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Area

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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.

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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

Low

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