9 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
About 9 Abbey Fields
9 Abbey Fields is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GP). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft) and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2018) returns a high B (score 90), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. 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.
It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 is 18.9% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£271/sq ft) was about 28.7% 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
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Energy performance
9 Abbey Fields's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Planning history
9 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 9 Abbey Fields
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£208,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 5 years.
£175,000
Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
28 April 2008Most recent
£175,000
+55.5%over 5 years5 December 2002
£112,550
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GP: £255,000 (2021–2015).
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
£255,0005 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
Sold Jun 2017
£243,9503 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
Sold Dec 2016
£257,50010 Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
Sold Apr 2010
£172,000
Everything we know about 9 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 epc rating, 9 Abbey Fields stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,917
Street avg £3,008
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 56 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.4 t/year
Street avg 0.5 t/year
Years Held
18 years
Street avg 15 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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.6dB