5 Cavendish Court, Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DT
About 5 Cavendish Court
5 Cavendish Court is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 2DT). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 60 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (52–60 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (39 versus a best of 78). The latest certificate (November 2021) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 56). Main heating runs on electricity.
On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £160,000.
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Energy performance
5 Cavendish Court sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
5 Cavendish Court has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
5 Cavendish Court has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.
£172,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 21 years.
£160,000
Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
8 June 2023Most recent
£160,000
+233.3%over 21 years18 December 2001
£48,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in MK40 2DT: £36,500 (1997–1997).
Versus other Shakespeare Road homes
On epc rating, 5 Cavendish Court runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
39 (E)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 55 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Byron Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Livingstone Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.6dB