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4 Evans Croft, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AP

Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 4 Evans Croft

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

4 Evans Croft is an end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0AP). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012-2021. At 47 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (47–104 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 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.

At 47 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). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in November 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 is 33.3% above the 2015 sale price.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 August 2035

8 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Evans Croft, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.
Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£128,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 November 2015Most recent

    £128,995

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

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.

Floor Area for 4 Evans Croft lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,745

Street avg £2,658

Above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 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.
£143k

1 Brancaster Close

MK42 0SU

£210k

1 Alpine View

MK42 0YJ

£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath
£220k

1 Bells Close, Shortstown

MK42 0UG

£229k

1 Barton Road

MK42 0NA

£240k

1 Brook Street

MK42 0QR

£248k

1 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown

MK42 0GD

£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath
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 4 Evans Croft, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.