What type of property is 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX last sold for £275,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £74,000 in June 1999, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1999 and September 2023, 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX rose from £74,000 to £275,000, a change of £201,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

The current EPC rating for 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX heated?

The latest EPC at 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

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

Where is 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX located?

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

How safe is the area around 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

Police records around 68 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 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

The closest primary school to 68 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 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX?

The closest bus stop to 68 Hillesden Avenue, MK42 9YX is Progress Way, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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68 Hillesden Avenue, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 68 Hillesden Avenue

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

68 Hillesden Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9YX). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £311,000 is 13.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£376/sq ft) was about 107.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £275,000 in September 2023.

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similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Hillesden Avenue, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68 Hillesden Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

68 Hillesden Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£311,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£275,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

21 September 2023Most recent
£275,000
+271.6%over 24 years
14 June 1999
£74,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9YX: £325,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK42 9YX

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On the street

Versus other Hillesden Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 68 Hillesden Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,044

Street avg £3,097

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

Progress Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Elstow School. 23 schools nearby.

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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

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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