What kind of home is 4 West End, MK42 9XR?

4 West End, MK42 9XR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 West End, MK42 9XR?

4 West End, MK42 9XR last sold for £220,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in February 2016, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 West End, MK42 9XR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2016 and February 2025, 4 West End, MK42 9XR rose from £155,000 to £220,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 West End, MK42 9XR?

The current EPC rating for 4 West End, MK42 9XR is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 West End, MK42 9XR?

4 West End, MK42 9XR has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 West End, MK42 9XR use?

The latest EPC at 4 West End, MK42 9XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 West End, MK42 9XR?

4 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.

Which area is 4 West End, MK42 9XR in?

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

Is 4 West End, MK42 9XR in a safe area?

Police records around 4 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.

What schools are near 4 West End, MK42 9XR?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 West End, MK42 9XR?

The closest bus stop to 4 West End, MK42 9XR is Cosmic Avenue, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 West End, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 West End

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

4 West End is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9XR). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £220,000 in February 2025. Across 2016–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£284/sq ft) was about 81.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Sept 2012

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2024from May 2024

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 West End, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£220,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

12 February 2025Most recent
£220,000
+41.9%over 9 years
5 February 2016
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9XR: £213,000 (2025–2020).

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.

Habitable Rooms for 4 West End lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,056

Street avg £2,348

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly 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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3 bed

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3 bed

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1 Conquest Road

MK42 9LR

3 bed1 bath

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1 Bridge Road

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3 bed

£280k

1 Belfry Close, Elstow

MK42 9RQ

3 bed

£280k

1 Blundell Place

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3 bed

£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

3 bed2 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.

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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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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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