What type of property is 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY?

7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, listed for its heritage value.

What did 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY sell for?

7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY last sold for £225,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £112,000 in August 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between August 2004 and December 2024, 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY rose from £112,000 to £225,000, a change of £113,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY?

7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY?

7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY located?

7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY?

The closest primary school to 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY is Elstow School (455m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bunyans Mead, MK42 9XY is The Red Lion, 8m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY

Listed building5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Bunyans Mead

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

7 Bunyans Mead is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9XY). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 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. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

A recent sale: £225,000 in December 2024. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 72.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Listed buildingYes
Period featuresYes
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 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromC70toD68

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bunyans Mead, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bunyans Mead has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

7 Bunyans Mead has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£225,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

5 December 2024Most recent
£225,000
+9.8%over 3 years
25 March 2021
£205,000
+30.6%over 6 years
26 June 2014
£157,000
+20.8%over 1 year
9 September 2012
£130,000
+16.1%over 8 years
22 August 2004
£112,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 9XY

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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 price per m², 7 Bunyans Mead stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,169

Street avg £2,038

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above

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Area

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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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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· 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

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80 dB

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Common questions

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