What did 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP sell for?

8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP last sold for £152,995 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0AP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP use?

The latest EPC at 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

Police records around 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP 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 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Evans Croft, MK42 0AP is Blenheim Road, 200m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Evans Croft, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AP

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Evans Croft

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

8 Evans Croft is a detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0AP). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band B. At 53 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–104 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 80), 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 53 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 £190,000 is 24.2% above the 2015 sale price.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Evans Croft, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Evans Croft has no planning applications on record.

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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

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£152,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 November 2015Most recent
£152,995

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

Nearby sales in MK42 0AP

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.

8 Evans Croft outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,887

Street avg £2,611

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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