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39a, Croyland Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GH

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 39a

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

39a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GH). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. At 46 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–227 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 35 units on file.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (123 m² across 34 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2004–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £157,000 is 44% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 19.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (March 2014).

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
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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.

39a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromB82toC78
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
40%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39a, Croyland Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39a 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.

39a saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£109,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 March 2014Most recent

    £109,000

    -12.8%over 7 years
  2. 12 January 2007

    £124,995

    +31.6%over 2 years
  3. 24 June 2004

    £95,000

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 39a

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
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.

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 39a, Croyland Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.