What type of property is 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ?

17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ?

17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ last sold for £130,500 in January 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £60,000 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 1999 and January 2011, 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ rose from £60,000 to £130,500, a change of £70,500. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ?

17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ?

17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ located?

17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ?

Police records around 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ 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.

Which schools serve 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ?

The closest primary school to 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ is Cauldwell School (836m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Belfry Close, MK42 9RQ is Progress Way, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Belfry Close

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

17 Belfry Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since January 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 sits 93.1% above the 2011 sale of £130,500.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Apr 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Belfry Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

17 Belfry Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£130,500

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

17 January 2011Most recent
£130,500
+9.7%over 7 years
10 July 2003
£119,000
+98.3%over 3 years
20 October 1999
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9RQ: £246,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in MK42 9RQ

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On the street

Versus other Belfry Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Belfry Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,977

Street avg £2,432

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Progress Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Cauldwell School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 9RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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