When did 7 West End, MK42 9XR last change hands?

7 West End, MK42 9XR last sold for £69,000 in January 2002, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £10,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 West End, MK42 9XR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and January 2002, 7 West End, MK42 9XR rose from £10,000 to £69,000, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +51.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 7 West End, MK42 9XR?

7 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 7 West End, MK42 9XR located?

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

Is 7 West End, MK42 9XR in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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 7 West End, MK42 9XR?

The closest primary school to 7 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 transport links are near 7 West End, MK42 9XR?

The closest bus stop to 7 West End, MK42 9XR is Cosmic Avenue, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 West End, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XR

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Overview

About 7 West End

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

7 West End is a property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9XR). It has council tax band B.

It hasn't traded since January 2002, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 51.3% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 West End, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 West End has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 West End has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2002)

£69,000

Growth on file: 51.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

4 January 2002Most recent
£69,000
+590.0%over 4 years
6 May 1997
£10,000

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

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Area

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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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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

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