What kind of home is 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

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

When did 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA last change hands?

8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA last sold for £320,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 8 sales on record going back to £59,002 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA appreciated in value?

Across 8 sales between March 1995 and September 2024, 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA rose from £59,002 to £320,000, a change of £260,998. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

The current EPC rating for 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA use?

The latest EPC at 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

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

Which area is 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

Police records around 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA 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 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What is the nearest station to 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA is Progress Way, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA

8 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 8 Tipcat Close

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

8 Tipcat Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9ZA). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, 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 85).

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£425/sq ft) was about 223.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £320,000 in September 2024.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Tipcat Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 8 Tipcat Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£331,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£320,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

12 September 2024Most recent
£320,000
+25.5%over 8 years
8 May 2016
£255,000
+41.7%over 8 years
8 July 2007
£180,000
+5.9%over 1 year
6 October 2005
£170,000
+21.4%over 3 years
28 August 2002
£140,000
+33.3%over 1 year
5 July 2001
£105,000
+35.5%over 2 years
27 August 1998
£77,500
+31.4%over 3 years
29 March 1995
£59,002

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

Nearby sales in MK42 9ZA

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 price per m², 8 Tipcat Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,571

Street avg £2,588

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

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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

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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