What type of property is 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA last change hands?

7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA last sold for £280,000 in July 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £59,000 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

Across 5 sales between May 1997 and July 2021, 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA rose from £59,000 to £280,000, a change of £221,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

The current EPC rating for 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA located?

7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA sits in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

Police records around 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA 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 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

The closest primary school to 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA is Elstow School (772m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (990m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

The closest bus stop to 7 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA is Progress Way, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Tipcat Close

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

7 Tipcat Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9ZA). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Most recent transfer: July 2021 at £280,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 is 13.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£400/sq ft) was about 182% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2025
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of integral garage
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
25/01461/FUL
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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.

7 Tipcat Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£280,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

15 July 2021Most recent
£280,000
+9.6%over 10 months
20 September 2020
£255,500
+63.0%over 14 years
20 October 2005
£156,750
+113.3%over 6 years
20 November 1998
£73,500
+24.6%over 1 year
29 May 1997
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9ZA: £320,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in MK42 9ZA

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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.

On co₂ emissions, 7 Tipcat Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,308

Street avg £2,579

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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. 22 schools nearby.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9ZA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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