12 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA
About 12 Tipcat Close
12 Tipcat Close is a property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9ZA). It has council tax band D.
It hasn't traded since October 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year.
Know exactly what you're buying at 12 Tipcat Close
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
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 history
A recent planning application at 12 Tipcat Close was refused — worth checking the council file.
- Aug 2024Garage ConversionFullIn report
Garage conversion
- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/01315/FUL
- Jun 2024OutlineIn report
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Garage Conversion)
- Reference
- 24/01053/LDP
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 12 Tipcat Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
12 Tipcat Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.
£150,000
Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
15 October 2002Most recent
£150,000
-19.4%over 8 months6 February 2002
£186,000
+175.6%over 6 years17 March 1995
£67,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9ZA: £320,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in MK42 9ZA
2 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA
Sold Oct 2025
£370,0008 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA
Sold Sept 2024
£320,00018 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA
Sold Jan 2022
£296,0007 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA
Sold Jul 2021
£280,0006 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA
Sold Mar 2021
£348,500
Everything we know about 12 Tipcat Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
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. 22 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB