What kind of home is 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG last change hands?

24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG last sold for £245,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and May 2019, 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG rose from £130,000 to £245,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG have?

The current EPC rating for 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9GG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG use?

The latest EPC at 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG in?

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

How safe is the area around 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

Police records around 24 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.

What schools are near 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

The closest primary school to 24 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 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG?

The closest bus stop to 24 Halesowen Drive, MK42 9GG is Sandleford Drive, 357m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Halesowen Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24 Halesowen Drive

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

24 Halesowen Drive is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GG). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 78 m² it sits well below the postcode median (129 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2002–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £308,000 is 25.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£292/sq ft) was about 76.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2019 at £245,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
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.

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Halesowen Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 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.

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

Current estimate

£308,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£245,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2019Most recent
£245,000
+88.5%over 16 years
30 May 2002
£130,000

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 co₂ emissions, 24 Halesowen Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,141

Street avg £2,368

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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