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2 Halesowen Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GG

2 planning records

Estimated value

£657,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£475,000)+38%
  • Against MK42 9GG's recent median (£305,000)+115%

Newest record on this page: December 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
191 m²
2056 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£657,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£475,000)+38%
  • Against MK42 9GG's recent median (£305,000)+115%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 2 Halesowen Drive is modelled from its 191 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9GG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    191 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2023

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in MK42 9GG

    5 sales, median £305,000 (2023–2021)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: December 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 8 September 2016Most recent

    £475,000

    +62.7%over 14 years

  2. 28 March 2002

    £292,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 2 Halesowen Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GG. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 2 Halesowen Drive

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

2 Halesowen Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GG). It has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (around 2056 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 191 m² the property is well over the postcode median (122 m² across 32 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £657,000 is 38.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£231/sq ft) was about 39.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (September 2016).

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jun 2011
Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Halesowen Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 2 Halesowen Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GG

2decisions2extensions10documents8nearby
  1. Dec 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single-storey rear extension.

    Reference
    16/02935/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

2 Halesowen Drive outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,487

Street avg £2,388

On par

Floor Area

191 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below
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

424/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.

Nearest schools

  • Elstow SchoolPrimary596m
  • Bedford AcademySecondary620m
  • King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
  • Shackleton Primary SchoolPrimary1.3km

Nearest stops

  • Sandleford DriveBus stop357m
  • Medical CentreBus stop372m
  • Elstow Lower SchoolBus stop523m
  • Abbey SchoolBus stop602m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
  • Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
  • Shoplifting807 reports12%
  • Public Order518 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for MK42 9GG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9GG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Low flood risk

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 Halesowen Drive is modelled from its 191 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9GG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 2 Halesowen Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Halesowen Drive was lodged in August 2023 at band C and is valid until August 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 2 Halesowen Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 15 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 9GG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
2 Halesowen Drive is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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