What type of property is 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is a mid-terrace house.

When did 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP last change hands?

6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP last sold for £156,000 in September 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,000 in August 2002, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2002 and September 2004, 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP rose from £129,000 to £156,000, a change of £27,000. That works out to roughly +9.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

The current EPC rating for 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is in council tax band C.

Where is 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP located?

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

Is 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP in a safe area?

Police records around 6 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 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

The closest bus stop to 6 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is Sandleford Drive, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 6 Abbey Fields

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

6 Abbey Fields is a mid-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GP). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

It hasn't traded since September 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 sits 85.9% above the 2004 sale of £156,000. At 77 m² it's 28.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 10 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromC78toB88

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

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2019from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromB88toC76

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

100%73%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Abbey Fields has no planning applications on record.

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.

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

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£156,000

Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2004Most recent
£156,000
+20.9%over 2 years
5 August 2002
£129,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 9GP

On the street

Versus other Abbey Fields homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Abbey Fields outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,026

Street avg £3,310

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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