What kind of home is 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

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

When did 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP last change hands?

7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP last sold for £122,550 in November 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

The current EPC rating for 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is B with a score of 89 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a C recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9GP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP use?

The latest EPC at 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

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

Which area is 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP in?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

Police records around 7 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.

What schools are near 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Abbey Fields, MK42 9GP is Sandleford Drive, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP

EPC B

Property type

End terrace

Floor top floor

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 89

Council tax

Band C

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Overview

About 7 Abbey Fields

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

7 Abbey Fields is an end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GP). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2018) returns a high B (score 89), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good. At 59 m² this is the 2nd 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.

Held since November 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 sits 81.2% above the 2002 sale of £122,550.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

B89

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 August 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromC80toB89

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

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

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

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£122,550

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 November 2002Most recent
£122,550

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

Years Held for 7 Abbey Fields runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,077

Street avg £3,265

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 0.5 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

24 years

Street avg 12 years

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.

£222k

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MK42 9LR

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£220k

1 Althorpe Street

MK42 9HF

£220k

1 Colby Walk

MK42 9BN

£218k

1 Bunyan Road

MK42 9JB

£227k

1 Abbey Fields, Elstow

MK42 9GP

£229k

1 College Road

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£233k

1 Beechdale Road

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£211k

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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