What council tax band is 20 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

20 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX located?

20 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 20 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX 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 20 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

The closest primary school to 20 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX is Elstow School (808m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (941m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

The closest bus stop to 20 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX is Progress Way, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Hillesden Avenue, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YX

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 20 Hillesden Avenue

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

20 Hillesden Avenue is a property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9YX). It has council tax band C.

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 20 Hillesden Avenue, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 20 Hillesden Avenue, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YX. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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 9YX: £325,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK42 9YX

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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1 Abbey Close, Elstow

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1 Abbey Fields, Elstow

MK42 9GP

£185k

1 Aldwyck Court, Riverside Close

MK42 9DQ

£185k

1 Althorpe Street

MK42 9HF

£145k

1 Ampthill Road

MK42 9JP

1 bed

1 Ampthill Street

MK42 9EY

£208k

1 Anvil House, Traction Lane

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1 Armstrong Court, Kelvin Avenue

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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.

Full Bedford report

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Progress Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Elstow School. 23 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9YX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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