What kind of home is 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

The current EPC rating for 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft). That makes it about 59% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD use?

The latest EPC at 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

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

Which area is 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD in?

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

How safe is the area around 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

Police records around 40 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.

What schools are near 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

The closest primary school to 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD is Shortstown Primary School (225m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.9km).

How well connected is 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD?

The closest bus stop to 40 Carmichael Drive, MK42 0AD is Potter Meadows, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Carmichael Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AD

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 40 Carmichael Drive

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

40 Carmichael Drive is a mid-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0AD). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromB85toC76

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Carmichael Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 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.

40 Carmichael Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

Nearby sales in MK42 0AD

On the street

Versus other Carmichael Drive homes

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

On epc rating, 40 Carmichael Drive runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 83 (B)

Strongly below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

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.

£329k

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MK42 0PH

£341k

1 Bishop Mead, Shortstown

MK42 0GU

£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed

£288k

1 Alder Close

MK42 0YG

£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath

£280k

1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown

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£380k

1 Banks Close, Shortstown

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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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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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