9a, Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF
About 9a
9a is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GF). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft). The latest certificate (February 2015) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last sold in September 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 is 39.1% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 32.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 3 refused.
Know exactly what you're buying at 9a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
9a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Feb 2025
EPC Rating
Planning history
A recent planning application at 9a was refused — worth checking the council file.
- Oct 2023RenovationAmendmentIn report
Relocation of 1.8m high fence (development already commenced)
- Reference
- 23/01691/S73A
- Nov 2021RenovationFullIn report
Relocation of 1.8m high fence
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 21/02533/FUL
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 9a
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
- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
9a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.
£324,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 15 years.
£233,000
Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
10 September 2015Most recent
£233,000
+13.7%over 8 years31 May 2007
£205,000
+8.5%over 11 months15 June 2006
£189,000
+18.9%over 2 years4 August 2003
£159,000
+37.7%over 2 years19 February 2001
£115,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GF: £565,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in MK42 9GF
20 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF
Sold Aug 2025
£385,0007 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF
Sold Aug 2025
£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 9a, 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
- A planning decision worth checking

Versus other Bayham Close homes
On epc rating, 9a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,453
Street avg £2,828
Floor Area
95 m²
Street avg 131 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
Years Held
11 years
Street avg 9 years
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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.
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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