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5 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 5 Moss Lane

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

5 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 April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 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).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Moss Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 5)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromE50toF32
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
20%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Nov 2017from Mar 2015
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
EPC improved fromF33toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Mar 2023from Oct 2020
EPC improved fromD64toC69
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
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

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.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Moss Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 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.

See how we calculated this

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).

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.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Moss Lane stands well clear of the street.

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Moss Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£274k

1 Bridge Road

MK42 9LJ

3 bed
£259k

1 Carroll Drive

MK42 9RE

2 bed
£259k

1 Churchville Road

MK42 9PT

£280k

1 Belfry Close, Elstow

MK42 9RQ

3 bed
£280k

1 Blundell Place

MK42 9XB

3 bed
£250k

1 Corby Close

MK42 9UU

3 bed
£248k

1 Broad Avenue

MK42 9SN

3 bed
£233k

1 Beechdale Road

MK42 9NH

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.
Full Bedford report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 9YT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 9YT

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.