Skip to content
UK Property Looker

21a, Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY

4 sales on record

Estimated value

£325,000

  • Since the 2025 sale (£323,000)+1%
  • Against MK42 9XY's recent median (£180,000)+81%

Newest record on this page: November 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£325,000

  • Against its 2025 sale (£323,000)+1%
  • Against MK42 9XY's recent median (£180,000)+81%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for 21a is modelled from its 95 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9XY. 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

    95 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2022

  • Sales of this home

    4 sales recorded, the latest in 2025

  • Recent sales in MK42 9XY

    5 sales, median £180,000 (2025–2023)

This page or the full report?

DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: November 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 21a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 November 2025Most recent

    £323,000

    -0.6%over 3 years

  2. 18 November 2022

    £325,000

    +14.0%over 5 years

  3. 27 January 2017

    £285,000

    +90.0%over 3 years

  4. 24 April 2013

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9XY: £180,000 (2025–2023).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 21a, Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY. 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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About 21a

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

21a is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9XY). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 95 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £323,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£316/sq ft) was about 84.9% 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWrap around
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21a

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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

21a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from May 2012
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21a, Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21a has no planning applications on record.

8

But the area is active

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

On the street

Versus other Bunyans Mead homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,400

Street avg £2,550

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above
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

0.0 km

The Red Lion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Elstow School. 19 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Elstow SchoolPrimary455m
  • Shackleton Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km
  • Bedford AcademySecondary1.1km
  • Cauldwell SchoolPrimary1.2km

Nearest stops

  • The Red LionBus stop8m
  • The Red LionBus stop60m
  • Elstow LodgeBus stop213m
  • Progress WayBus stop265m

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9XY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

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

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £595 · Includes VAT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£363k

1 Aspley Road

MK42 9JU

4 bed3 bath
£324k

1 Berkeley Road

MK42 9UZ

3 bed1 bath
£314k

1 Cosmic Avenue

MK42 9RP

3 bed2 bath
£311k

1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

3 bed2 bath
£365k

1 Brackley Road

MK42 9SD

3 bed2 bath
£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

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research
Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 21a is modelled from its 95 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9XY. 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. 4 sales are recorded for 21a. 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 21a was lodged in July 2022 at band C and is valid until July 2032. 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 21a. 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 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 9XY, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
21a 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.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21a, Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.

Keep exploring