3 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY
About 3 Bunyans Mead
3 Bunyans Mead is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9XY). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 55 m² this is the 4th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–101 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 22 units on file. Period features are noted in the property record.
It hasn't traded since June 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. At 55 m² it's 19.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 21 EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2003–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 73.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 is 38.8% above the 2005 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
Everything you need to know about 3 Bunyans Mead
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee

Energy performance
3 Bunyans Mead's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 May 2023
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 2 May 2023
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
2 applications on record at 3 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY
- Apr 2004HeritageOutcome in report
Replacement of boarding.
- Reference
- 03/02042/LBC
- More recent applications — locked
- RenovationJul 2013Decision
Unlock 3 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
3 Bunyans Mead has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.
£161,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 73.2% per year over 2 years.
£116,000
Growth on file: 73.2% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
13 June 2005Most recent
£116,000
+190.0%over 1 year25 April 2004
£40,000
-58.1%12 February 2004
£95,500
+135.8%over 7 months14 July 2003
£40,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9XY: £225,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in MK42 9XY
21a, Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY
Sold Nov 2025
£323,00012 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY
Sold Feb 2025
£180,0007 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY
Sold Dec 2024
£225,00015 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY
Sold Oct 2024
£245,00010 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY
Sold May 2024
£175,000
Versus other Bunyans Mead homes
On years held, 3 Bunyans Mead stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,109
Street avg £2,144
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
Everything you need to know about 3 Bunyans Mead
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee

Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB






