3 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,668 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £778,608 , which equates to approximately £467 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 1998 for £166,950. Since then, the value has increased by £611,658, representing a 366.4% increase, or approximately 13.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £778,608 is:

  • 13.2% higher than the average property price on Dorchester Way
  • 33.7% higher than the average in the MK42 9FF postcode area
  • and 134.6% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 9FF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1668 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£778,608
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£467
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9FF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jul 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Sep 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 41% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to MK42 9FF

6 th / 16
Price Rank
34% higher than average
5 th / 8
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
4 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9FF , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 8 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£778,608
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+366 %
28 Aug 1998
£166,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

1 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
rooms: 8
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2015
6 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
rooms: 7
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2017
10 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
rooms: 7
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £428,500
sale date: 2 Nov 2018
11 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
rooms: 6
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £116,950
sale date: 28 Aug 1998
12 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
rooms: 7
size: 1894 sq ft
sale price: £168,950
sale date: 30 Oct 1998

Data Sources

The property at 3 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9FF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Aug 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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