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26 Evans Croft, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AP

EPC B3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 26 Evans Croft

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

26 Evans Croft is a semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0AP). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft). The latest certificate (February 2016) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95). The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 25.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £255,000.

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Feb 2026

Current Certificate
Feb 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 February 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Evans Croft, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Evans Croft has no planning applications on record.

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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 Evans Croft changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£255,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 February 2024Most recent

    £255,000

    +2.0%

  2. 20 December 2023

    £250,000

    +36.6%over 7 years

  3. 4 March 2016

    £182,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0AP: £325,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Evans Croft homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 26 Evans Croft lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,493

Street avg £3,216

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 7 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Evans Croft

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.
£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath
£275k

1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

£280k

1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown

MK42 0TW

£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath
£288k

1 Alder Close

MK42 0YG

£248k

1 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown

MK42 0GD

£240k

1 Brook Street

MK42 0QR

£229k

1 Barton Road

MK42 0NA

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

Blenheim Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Shortstown Primary School. 9 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 0AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 0AP

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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