Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About 5 Belfry Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
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 £320,000 sits 97.2% above the 2004 sale of £162,250. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 18.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- GarageSingle
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 January 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2021from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD65toC71
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar
Hot water system upgraded
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial
Floor insulation added or improved
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW
Solar water heating installed
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 Belfry Close has no planning applications on record.
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Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
5 Belfry Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£320,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.9% per year over 4 years.
Last sold (2004)
£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 (2026–2016).
Nearby sales in MK42 9RQ
4 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ
Sold Apr 2026
£348,00030 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
£205,000
Versus other Belfry Close homes
Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
5 Belfry Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,351
Street avg £2,527
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
424/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
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB
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