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26 Halesowen Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GG

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 26 Halesowen Drive

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

26 Halesowen Drive is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 77 m² it sits well below the postcode median (129 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold August 2022 for £285,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 2002–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£344/sq ft) was about 110.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
Before you decide

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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)
Apr 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Jun 2013
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
42%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Halesowen Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Halesowen Drive has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£285,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 August 2022Most recent

    £285,000

    +18.8%over 2 years

  2. 9 July 2020

    £240,000

    +70.8%over 17 years

  3. 3 April 2003

    £140,500

    +21.1%over 1 year

  4. 31 January 2002

    £116,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GG: £325,000 (2023–2021).

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.

Price per m² for 26 Halesowen Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,701

Street avg £2,350

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Halesowen Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

3 bed2 bath
£314k

1 Cosmic Avenue

MK42 9RP

3 bed2 bath
£280k

1 Belfry Close, Elstow

MK42 9RQ

3 bed
£280k

1 Blundell Place

MK42 9XB

3 bed
£324k

1 Berkeley Road

MK42 9UZ

3 bed1 bath
£274k

1 Bridge Road

MK42 9LJ

3 bed
£250k

1 Corby Close

MK42 9UU

3 bed
£248k

1 Broad Avenue

MK42 9SN

3 bed
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.

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
FAQ

Common questions

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