What kind of home is 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT?

1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2015 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT?

1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT use?

The latest EPC at 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT?

1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT in?

1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT?

The closest primary school to 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT is Elstow School (697m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.5km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Moss Lane, MK42 9YT is Moss Lane, 297m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Moss Lane

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

1 Moss Lane is a semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9YT). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).

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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 6)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2017from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromF32toE45

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

Oct 2020from Nov 2017

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Oct 2020from Oct 2020

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2020from Oct 2020

EPC improved fromE54toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%78%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2023from Oct 2020

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Moss Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Moss Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9YT: £362,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in MK42 9YT

On the street

Versus other Moss Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Moss Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 55 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed

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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

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Moss Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Elstow School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9YT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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