What kind of home is 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL?

43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL is a mid-terrace house.

When did 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL last change hands?

43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL last sold for £240,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £155,800 in September 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL changed over time?

Across 6 sales between September 2003 and September 2016, 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL rose from £155,800 to £240,000, a change of £84,200. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL have?

The current EPC rating for 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL?

43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9GL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL use?

The latest EPC at 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL?

43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL in?

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

Is 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL in a safe area?

Police records around 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL?

The closest primary school to 43 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.

What transport links are near 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL?

The closest bus stop to 43 Sandleford Drive, MK42 9GL is Sandleford Drive, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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43 Sandleford Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GL

6 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 43 Sandleford Drive

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

43 Sandleford Drive is a mid-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GL). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

10 years since the last transfer (September 2016). Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 is 22.1% above the 2016 sale price.

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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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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Feb 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 Sandleford Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

43 Sandleford Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

43 Sandleford Drive changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£240,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2016Most recent
£240,000
+2.1%
23 June 2016
£235,000
+32.8%over 5 years
12 May 2011
£176,995
5 August 2010
£177,500
-2.5%over 4 years
27 October 2005
£182,000
+16.8%over 2 years
29 September 2003
£155,800

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

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On the street

Versus other Sandleford Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

43 Sandleford Drive is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,222

Street avg £2,609

Below

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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