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

9 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA last sold for £69,000 in July 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,052 in January 1995, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1995 and July 1998, 9 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA rose from £55,052 to £69,000, a change of £13,948. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

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

Where is 9 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA located?

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

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

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

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 Tipcat Close, MK42 9ZA?

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

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9 Tipcat Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9ZA

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 9 Tipcat Close

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

9 Tipcat Close is a property in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9ZA). It has council tax band C.

Held since July 1998 — that's 28 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

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

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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.

Last sold (1998)

£69,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

16 July 1998Most recent
£69,000
+25.3%over 3 years
18 January 1995
£55,052

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9ZA: £320,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 9ZA

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9ZA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

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