When did 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP last change hands?

13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP last sold for £189,000 in April 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,375 in September 2002, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2002 and April 2005, 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP rose from £135,375 to £189,000, a change of £53,625. That works out to roughly +13.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is in council tax band D.

Where is 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP located?

13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

Police records around 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP 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.

Which schools serve 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

The closest primary school to 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is King's Oak Primary School (862m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (517m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

The closest bus stop to 13 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is Sandleford Drive, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP

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About 13 Abbey Fields

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

13 Abbey Fields is a three-bedroom property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GP). It has council tax band D. The home occupies a corner plot.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in April 2005. Across 2002–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Abbey Fields has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Last sold (2005)

£189,000

Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2005Most recent
£189,000
+39.6%over 2 years
29 September 2002
£135,375

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GP: £257,500 (2025–2016).

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Area

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9GP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.6dB

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