What type of property is 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG last change hands?

10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG last sold for £209,000 in April 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

The current EPC rating for 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,342 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG located?

10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG 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.

Which schools serve 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

The closest primary school to 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG is Elstow School (596m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (620m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

The closest bus stop to 10 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG is Sandleford Drive, 357m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Halesowen Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1342 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Halesowen Drive

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

10 Halesowen Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GG). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1342 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2009) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). The latest certificate is from April 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since April 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £479,000 sits 129.2% above the 2002 sale of £209,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

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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

Energy

Energy performance

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

10 Halesowen Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Halesowen Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Halesowen Drive 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.

10 Halesowen Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£479,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£209,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 April 2002Most recent
£209,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GG: £305,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 9GG

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On the street

Versus other Halesowen Drive homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 10 Halesowen Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,677

Street avg £2,413

Below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 127 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Sandleford Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 9GG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9GG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

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FAQ

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