6 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY
About 6 Bunyans Mead
6 Bunyans Mead is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9XY). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. At 63 m² this is the 9th 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, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66).
Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 sits 70.1% above the 2020 sale of £100,500. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: July 2020 at £100,500.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Listed buildingYes
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 June 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Because the property was built before 1919 and is a listed building, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
A recent planning application at 6 Bunyans Mead was refused — worth checking the council file.
3 applications on record at 6 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY
- Sept 2021RenovationFullOutcome in report
Internal and external alterations and repairs to listed building including removal of dense concrete block infill panels and replacement with handmade brick, window restoration, timber frame restoration and replacement where required, replacement of rain water goods.
Listed- Documents
- 20 docs on file
- Reference
- 21/00607/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- RenovationNov 2024Decision
- RenovationSept 2021Decision
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Sales history & valuation
6 Bunyans Mead's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.
£171,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.5% per year over 17 years.
£100,500
Growth on file: -1.5% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
6 July 2020Most recent
£100,500
-22.7%over 17 years10 April 2003
£130,000
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
CO₂ Emissions for 6 Bunyans Mead lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,595
Street avg £2,195
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB






