What type of property is 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP last change hands?

2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP last sold for £255,000 in December 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £142,000 in June 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

Across 4 sales between June 2002 and December 2018, 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP rose from £142,000 to £255,000, a change of £113,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is B with a score of 90 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a C recorded in March 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9GP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

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

Where is 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP located?

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

Is 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

The closest primary school to 2 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.

What is the nearest station to 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is Sandleford Drive, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP

EPC B4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor mid floor

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 90

Council tax

Band D

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Overview

About 2 Abbey Fields

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

2 Abbey Fields is an end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GP). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2018) returns a high B (score 90), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. At 60 m² this is the 4th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–108 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top.

Most recent transfer: December 2018 at £255,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£395/sq ft) was about 96.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

2 Abbey Fields's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

B90

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

0.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 August 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromC73toB90

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Abbey Fields 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.

2 Abbey Fields valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£255,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

14 December 2018Most recent
£255,000
+45.7%over 7 years
4 August 2011
£175,000
+0.9%over 7 years
28 April 2004
£173,500
+22.2%over 1 year
27 June 2002
£142,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GP: £257,500 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in MK42 9GP

On the street

Versus other Abbey Fields homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Abbey Fields outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,250

Street avg £3,048

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.4 t/year

Street avg 0.5 t/year

Above

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 14 years

Below

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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

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

0.2 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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 9GP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9GP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.6dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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