When did 1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP last change hands?

1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP last sold for £175,000 in January 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP?

1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP located?

1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP 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 1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP?

The closest primary school to 1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP is Elstow School (437m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Lynn Close, MK42 9YP is Moss Lane, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Lynn Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YP

1 planning record

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 1 Lynn Close

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

1 Lynn Close is a property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9YP). It has council tax band C.

Held since January 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Lynn Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2024
PorchFull
In report
Proposed porch/carport to side of existing house to replace existing small porch
Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
24/00852/FUL
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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.

Last sold (2005)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 January 2005Most recent
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9YP: £165,000 (2025–2005).

Nearby sales in MK42 9YP

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Moss Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Elstow School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 9YP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9YP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

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