5 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
About 5 Abbey Fields
5 Abbey Fields is an end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GP). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–108 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2018) returns a high B (score 88), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in December 2016 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good.
At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (67 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in June 2017. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£540/sq ft) was about 179.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
5 Abbey Fields's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation improved
Floor insulation added or improved
Planning history
5 Abbey Fields has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5 Abbey Fields
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Abbey Fields valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£240,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 15 years.
£243,950
Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
29 June 2017Most recent
£243,950
+31.9%over 9 years23 November 2007
£184,950
+13.5%over 3 years19 November 2004
£163,000
+26.4%over 2 years29 August 2002
£129,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GP: £255,000 (2021–2011).
Nearby sales in MK42 9GP
8 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
Sold Dec 2021
£265,0002 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
Sold Dec 2018
£255,0003 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
Sold Dec 2016
£257,50010 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
Sold Apr 2010
£172,0001 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
Sold Jul 2009
£180,000
Everything we know about 5 Abbey Fields, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Abbey Fields homes
On price per m², 5 Abbey Fields stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,808
Street avg £2,719
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.4 t/year
Street avg 0.5 t/year
Years Held
9 years
Street avg 16 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.6dB