What type of property is 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD last change hands?

32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD last sold for £330,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £294,995 in August 2016, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2016 and May 2024, 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD rose from £294,995 to £330,000, a change of £35,005. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD have?

The current EPC rating for 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 61% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD is in council tax band D.

Where is 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD located?

32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

Police records around 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD 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.

Which schools serve 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

The closest primary school to 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD is Shortstown Primary School (225m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.9km).

What transport links are near 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

The closest bus stop to 32 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD is Potter Meadows, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Carmichael Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AD

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 32 Carmichael Drive

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

32 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 (July 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 July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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. Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £330,000.

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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Jul 2026

Current Certificate

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

B84

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 27 July 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Carmichael Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Carmichael Drive 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.

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

Current estimate

£345,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£330,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

16 May 2024Most recent
£330,000
+11.9%over 7 years
18 August 2016
£294,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AD: £195,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 0AD

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.

32 Carmichael Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,920

Street avg £3,101

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

2 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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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.

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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· 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

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