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6 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA

6 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 6 Tipcat Close

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

6 Tipcat Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9ZA). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 112 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 105.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2021 for £348,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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Everything you need to know about 6 Tipcat Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

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 2)
Dec 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 December 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Sept 2010
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Tipcat Close has 4 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at 6 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA

4decisions4extensions7documents8nearby
  1. Feb 2012
    ExtensionAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey lean-to to rear (development already carried out).

    Reference
    11/02522/S73A
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

Unlock 6 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Price for 6 Tipcat Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£377,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£348,500

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 March 2021Most recent

    £348,500

    +88.4%over 9 years
  2. 1 September 2011

    £185,000

    -2.6%over 9 months
  3. 8 December 2010

    £189,995

    +3.3%over 4 years
  4. 31 October 2006

    £184,000

    +116.5%over 6 years
  5. 6 March 2000

    £84,995

    +44.2%over 4 years
  6. 29 March 1995

    £58,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9ZA: £296,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Tipcat Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 6 Tipcat Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,112

Street avg £2,692

Above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Tipcat Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

424/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

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9ZA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.