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23 Sandleford Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GL

Bedrooms
3
Council tax
Band C
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Overview

About 23 Sandleford Drive

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

23 Sandleford Drive is a three-bedroom property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GL). It has council tax band C. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in July 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Sandleford Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Sandleford 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2007)

£175,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 July 2007Most recent

    £175,000

    +29.6%over 4 years

  2. 20 December 2002

    £135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GL: £334,000 (2026–2024).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Sandleford 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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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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

424/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.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.0dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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