What kind of home is 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP last change hands?

2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP last sold for £120,000 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP use?

The latest EPC at 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP in?

2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

Police records around 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

The closest primary school to 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP is Shortstown Primary School (713m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP is Blenheim Road, 200m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Evans Croft, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Evans Croft

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

2 Evans Croft is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0AP). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012-2021. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, 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 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 74% of similar EPCs). 11 years since the last transfer (November 2015). Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 is 44.2% above the 2015 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms1
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Evans Croft's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Evans Croft, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Evans Croft has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 2 Evans Croft was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 November 2015Most recent
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AP: £325,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in MK42 0AP

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On the street

Versus other Evans Croft homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Evans Croft runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £2,740

Strongly below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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1 Acacia Road

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1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

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2 bed2 bath

£201k

1 Alpine View

MK42 0YJ

£388k

1 Brampton Close

MK42 0HD

3 bed

£399k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed

£209k

1 Bells Close, Shortstown

MK42 0UG

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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Blenheim Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Shortstown Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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