5 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ
About 5 Belfry Close
5 Belfry Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory.
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in April 2004. Across 2000–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 sits 94.1% above the 2004 sale of £162,250. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 21% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- GarageSingle
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
Solar water heating installed
Planning history
5 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 5 Belfry Close
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Belfry Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
£315,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.9% per year over 4 years.
£162,250
Growth on file: 17.9% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
29 April 2004Most recent
£162,250
+88.7%over 3 years18 June 2000
£86,000
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 5 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
5 Belfry Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,351
Street avg £2,414
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB