What type of property is 1 West End, MK42 9XR?

1 West End, MK42 9XR is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 West End, MK42 9XR last change hands?

1 West End, MK42 9XR last sold for £131,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 West End, MK42 9XR?

The current EPC rating for 1 West End, MK42 9XR is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 West End, MK42 9XR?

1 West End, MK42 9XR has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 West End, MK42 9XR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 West End, MK42 9XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 West End, MK42 9XR?

1 West End, MK42 9XR 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 1 West End, MK42 9XR located?

1 West End, MK42 9XR sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 West End, MK42 9XR?

Police records around 1 West End, MK42 9XR show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 West End, MK42 9XR?

The closest primary school to 1 West End, MK42 9XR is Camestone School (762m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (742m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 West End, MK42 9XR?

The closest bus stop to 1 West End, MK42 9XR is Cosmic Avenue, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 West End, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XR

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 West End

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

1 West End is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9XR). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 sits 67.2% above the 2013 sale of £131,000. On the market in November 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

Building

Period featuresYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Aug 2023

Current Certificate

Aug 2013

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 13 August 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 West End, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 West End has no planning applications on record.

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.

1 West End valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£131,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 November 2013Most recent
£131,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9XR: £213,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 9XR

On the street

Versus other West End homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 West End runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,985

Street avg £2,437

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cosmic Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Daubeney Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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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 9XR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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