Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT
Estimated value
£269,000
- Against MK42 9YT's recent median (£362,000)-26%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£269,000
- Against MK42 9YT's recent median (£362,000)-26%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Moss Lane is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9YT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
85 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2023
Sales of this home
No sale recorded since 1995
Recent sales in MK42 9YT
5 sales, median £362,000 (2026–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and 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.
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
2 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT
Sold Feb 2026
£405,00017 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT
Sold Jun 2024
£362,00027 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT
Sold Apr 2021
£370,00021 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT
Sold Feb 2021
£350,00020 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT
Sold Sept 2020
£340,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 5 Moss Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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).
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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
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
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.
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)
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 98 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 5.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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
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.
Nearest schools
- Elstow SchoolPrimary697m
- Bedford AcademySecondary1.5km
- Lakeview SchoolPrimary1.7km
- Daubeney AcademySecondary1.8km
Nearest stops
- Moss LaneBus stop297m
- Elstow Lower SchoolBus stop709m
- Medical CentreBus stop850m
- Elstow LodgeBus stop918m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
- Shoplifting807 reports12%
- Public Order518 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 5 Moss Lane is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 9YT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for 5 Moss Lane, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Moss Lane was lodged in March 2023 at band C and is valid until March 2033. 5 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5 Moss Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 16 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 9YT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 5 Moss Lane is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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