What kind of home is 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ?

4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ last change hands?

4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ last sold for £187,500 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ is A with a score of 93 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2013 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ?

4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 9YZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ was a refusal for an application (ref. 20/01681/AOC) in July 2023. Earlier filings include 6 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ?

4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ in?

4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ?

Police records around 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ 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 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ?

The closest primary school to 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ is Camestone School (755m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (799m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Little Townsend Close, MK42 9YZ is Cosmic Avenue, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Little Townsend Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YZ

EPC A10 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 93

Council tax

Band D

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Overview

About 4 Little Townsend Close

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

4 Little Townsend Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9YZ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2025) returns an A (score 93), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good.

At 94 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 sits 92% above the 2014 sale of £187,500. 12 years since the last transfer (March 2014). 10 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 4 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

4 Little Townsend Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A93

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

0.5 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2025from Aug 2024

EPC improved fromC71toA93

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Little Townsend Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 4 Little Townsend Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

10 applications on record at 4 Little Townsend Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YZ

10decisions159documents8nearby

Oct 2015
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of replacement detached garage to front
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
15/02101/FUL
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ConditionsSept 2025Decision
ConditionsSept 2025Decision

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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.

4 Little Townsend Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£187,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 March 2014Most recent
£187,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9YZ: £200,000 (2021–2012).

Nearby sales in MK42 9YZ

On the street

Versus other Little Townsend Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Little Townsend Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,995

Street avg £2,939

Strongly below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 12 years

On par

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cosmic Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Camestone School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9YZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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