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22 Croyland Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GH

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
169 m²
1819 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 22 Croyland Drive

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

22 Croyland Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GH). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in March 2004. At 169 m² the property is well over the postcode median (123 m² across 34 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £607,000 sits 102.3% above the 2004 sale of £300,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2008. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble, Integral

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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
Aug 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 August 2030

3 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Croyland Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Croyland Drive has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 22 Croyland Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GH

1decisions1extensions8nearby
  1. Aug 2008
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension.

    Reference
    08/01741/FUL
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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.

22 Croyland Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£607,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£300,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 March 2004Most recent

    £300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GH: £335,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Croyland Drive homes

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

On years held, 22 Croyland Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,775

Street avg £2,587

Strongly below

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Croyland 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.
£363k

1 Aspley Road

MK42 9JU

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£689k

1 Bayham Close, Elstow

MK42 9GF

5 bed4 bath
£365k

1 Brackley Road

MK42 9SD

3 bed2 bath
£324k

1 Berkeley Road

MK42 9UZ

3 bed1 bath
£314k

1 Cosmic Avenue

MK42 9RP

3 bed2 bath
£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

3 bed2 bath
£280k

1 Belfry Close, Elstow

MK42 9RQ

3 bed
£280k

1 Blundell Place

MK42 9XB

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

0.2 km

Sandleford Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bedford Academy. 14 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 9GH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 9GH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9GH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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