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11 St Marys Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XQ

Solar panels6 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 11 St Marys Close

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

11 St Marys Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9XQ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 118.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2025 for £276,500.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemGas
  • Solar panelsYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

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)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD64toC70
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 St Marys Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 St Marys Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

11 St Marys Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£276,500

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 January 2025Most recent

    £276,500

    +17.7%over 3 years

  2. 31 May 2021

    £235,000

    +41.6%over 9 years

  3. 2 October 2011

    £165,950

    +7.1%over 4 years

  4. 6 February 2007

    £155,000

    +675.0%over 4 years

  5. 9 April 2002

    £20,000

    -66.7%over 3 years

  6. 26 March 1999

    £60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9XQ: £305,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other St Marys Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

11 St Marys Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,788

Street avg £2,770

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 St Marys Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£280k

1 Belfry Close, Elstow

MK42 9RQ

3 bed
£280k

1 Blundell Place

MK42 9XB

3 bed
£274k

1 Bridge Road

MK42 9LJ

3 bed
£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

3 bed2 bath
£314k

1 Cosmic Avenue

MK42 9RP

3 bed2 bath
£250k

1 Corby Close

MK42 9UU

3 bed
£248k

1 Broad Avenue

MK42 9SN

3 bed
£324k

1 Berkeley Road

MK42 9UZ

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Bedford report

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cosmic Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Camestone School. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9XQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 11 St Marys Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.