When did 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW last change hands?

21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW last sold for £195,500 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £126,500 in June 2002, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW?

Across 2 sales between June 2002 and October 2019, 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW rose from £126,500 to £195,500, a change of £69,000. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW?

21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW in?

21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW?

Police records around 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW?

The closest primary school to 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW is Shackleton Primary School (355m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Free School (668m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW?

The closest bus stop to 21 Armstrong Drive, MK42 9JW is The Angel, 186m away. The nearest rail option is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 343m away.

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21 Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 21 Armstrong Drive

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21 Armstrong Drive is a property in Bedford (MK42 9JW). It has council tax band C.

Across 2002–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Sold October 2019 for £195,500.

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

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21 Armstrong Drive has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Last sold (2019)

£195,500

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2019Most recent
£195,500
+54.5%over 17 years
27 June 2002
£126,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9JW: £250,000 (2025–2019).

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Angel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shackleton Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9JW

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