When did 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL last change hands?

11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL last sold for £245,000 in August 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £154,000 in April 2003, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2003 and August 2006, 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL rose from £154,000 to £245,000, a change of £91,000. That works out to roughly +14.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL?

11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL?

11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL is in council tax band E.

Where is 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL located?

11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL?

Police records around 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL 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.

Which schools serve 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL?

The closest primary school to 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL is King's Oak Primary School (912m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (514m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL?

The closest bus stop to 11 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL is Sandleford Drive, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Sandleford Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GL

1 planning record

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 11 Sandleford Drive

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

11 Sandleford Drive is a two-bedroom property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GL). It has council tax band E.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in August 2006. Across 2003–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.8% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2008.

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Specifications

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Sandleford Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2008
RenovationFull
In report
Installation of dropped kerb to extend drive.
Reference
08/00342/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2006)

£245,000

Growth on file: 14.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

24 August 2006Most recent
£245,000
+59.1%over 3 years
10 April 2003
£154,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GL: £315,500 (2025–2022).

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sandleford Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bedford Academy. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.0dB

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