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3 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY

4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedroom
1
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Bunyans Mead

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

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 £162,000 is 39.7% above the 2005 sale price.

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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look
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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Nov 2008
Low Energy Lighting
0%55%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jul 2013
    RenovationHeritage
    In report

    Brick up existing gable end window

    Reference
    13/00928/LBC
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2004
    Heritage
    In report

    Replacement of boarding.

    Reference
    03/02042/LBC
    View planning record
Before you offer

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  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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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.

3 Bunyans Mead has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 73.2% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£116,000

Growth on file: 73.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 June 2005Most recent

    £116,000

    +190.0%over 1 year
  2. 25 April 2004

    £40,000

    -58.1%
  3. 12 February 2004

    £95,500

    +135.8%over 7 months
  4. 14 July 2003

    £40,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9XY: £225,000 (2025–2024).

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

What we flagged

  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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On the street

Versus other Bunyans Mead homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Bunyans Mead stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,109

Street avg £2,144

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par
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.

Crime

6/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

The full 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
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.