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26 Carmichael Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AD

EPC B
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
113 m²
1216 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 26 Carmichael Drive

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

26 Carmichael Drive is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0AD). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft) and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2016) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94). The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 113 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in August 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £386,000 is 30.8% above the 2016 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Aug 2026

Current Certificate
Aug 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 1 August 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Carmichael Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Carmichael Drive has no planning applications on record.

8

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.

26 Carmichael Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£386,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£294,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 August 2016Most recent

    £294,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AD: £195,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Carmichael Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 26 Carmichael Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,611

Street avg £3,140

Below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Carmichael Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed
£459k

1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

MK42 0GH

4 bed2 bath
£397k

1 Brampton Close

MK42 0HD

3 bed
£437k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed
£466k

1 Arnold Way, Shortstown

MK42 0FU

5 bed3 bath
£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath
£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath
£383k

1 Aldergrove Gardens, Shortstown

MK42 0JW

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.
Full Bedford report

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Potter Meadows — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shortstown Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 0AD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26 Carmichael Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.