24 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ
About 24 Belfry Close
24 Belfry Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 739 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2010) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The latest certificate is from November 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since May 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £340,000 sits 87.8% above the 2005 sale of £181,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 33.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
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
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageSingle
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
24 Belfry Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Nov 2020
EPC Rating
Planning history
24 Belfry Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 24 Belfry Close
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
24 Belfry Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.
£340,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 8 years.
£181,000
Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
26 May 2005Most recent
£181,000
+102.2%over 5 years16 December 1999
£89,500
+24.9%over 2 years21 February 1997
£71,670
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9RQ: £246,000 (2024–2016).
Nearby sales in MK42 9RQ
30 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ
Sold Jun 2024
£325,0002 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ
Sold May 2017
£246,00012 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ
Sold Jun 2016
£238,00028 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ
Sold Apr 2016
£205,00022 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ
Sold Apr 2016
£250,000
Everything we know about 24 Belfry Close, 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 Belfry Close homes
On years held, 24 Belfry Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,638
Street avg £2,401
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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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
Progress Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Cauldwell School. 22 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB