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6 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY

Listed building3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 52
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 6 Bunyans Mead

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

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 £167,000 sits 66.2% 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.

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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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Listed buildingYes
  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromF31toE52
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 6 Bunyans Mead was refused — worth checking the council file.

  1. Nov 2024
    RenovationHeritage
    In report

    External repairs and internal refurbishment including replacement windows

    New Windows
    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    24/02283/LBC
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2021
    RenovationHeritage
    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
    26 docs on file
    Reference
    21/00608/LBC
    View planning record
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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.

6 Bunyans Mead's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£100,500

Growth on file: -1.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 July 2020Most recent

    £100,500

    -22.7%over 17 years
  2. 10 April 2003

    £130,000

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

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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.

CO₂ Emissions for 6 Bunyans Mead lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,595

Street avg £2,195

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below
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.

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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 6 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.