Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
6 Abbey Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XX
Estimated value
£278,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£190,000)+46%
- Against MK42 9XX's recent median (£34,000)+718%
Newest record on this page: April 2014. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£278,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£190,000)+46%
- Against MK42 9XX's recent median (£34,000)+718%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 6 Abbey Close is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9XX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
85 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2013
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in MK42 9XX
1 sale, median £34,000 (1999–1999)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2014 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
3 April 2014Most recent
£190,000
Median price across the last 1 sales in MK42 9XX: £34,000 (1999–1999).
Nearby sales in MK42 9XX
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 6 Abbey Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XX. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 6 Abbey Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
6 Abbey Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9XX). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 85 m² the property is well over the postcode median (49 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 46.3% above the 2014 sale price.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
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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.
6 Abbey Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Nov 2023
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2013
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 30 November 2023
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2013from Dec 2008
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)
Hot water system changed
Low Energy Lighting
0%30%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 6 Abbey Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
6 Abbey 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.
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.
Crime
424/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
West End — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Elstow School. 20 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Elstow SchoolPrimary493m
- Daubeney AcademySecondary1.0km
- Camestone SchoolPrimary1.1km
- Springfield Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- West EndBus stop150m
- The Red LionBus stop187m
- The Red LionBus stop193m
- Elstow LodgeBus stop247m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
- Shoplifting807 reports12%
- Public Order518 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 9XX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 6 Abbey Close is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9XX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 6 Abbey Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 6 Abbey Close was lodged in November 2013 at band D and expired in November 2023, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 6 Abbey Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 20 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 9XX, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 6 Abbey Close is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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