What kind of home is 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN last sold for £343,995 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0DN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN use?

The latest EPC at 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN in?

2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

Police records around 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN 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 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

The closest primary school to 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN is Shortstown Primary School (598m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.9km).

What transport links are near 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN is Potter Meadows, 331m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Shawbury Street, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0DN

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Shawbury Street

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

2 Shawbury Street is a detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0DN). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft). The latest certificate (September 2019) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95).

Today's modelled estimate of £395,000 is 14.8% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £343,995 in September 2019.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 Shawbury Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Shawbury Street, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Shawbury Street 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.

Current estimate

£395,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2019)

£343,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 September 2019Most recent
£343,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0DN: £374,995 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 0DN

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Everything we know about 2 Shawbury Street, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other Shawbury Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Shawbury Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,546

Street avg £3,535

On par

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Below

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 5 years

Strongly above

Comparables

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1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

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4 bed

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

0.3 km

Potter Meadows — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Shortstown Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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The full 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 0DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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