What kind of home is 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN last change hands?

4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN last sold for £324,995 in December 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

The current EPC rating for 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0DN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN use?

The latest EPC at 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN in?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

Police records around 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN 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 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

The closest primary school to 4 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 is the nearest station to 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Shawbury Street, MK42 0DN is Potter Meadows, 331m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Shawbury Street, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0DN

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

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Overview

About 4 Shawbury Street

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

4 Shawbury Street is a three-bedroom detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0DN). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft). The latest certificate (November 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Today's modelled estimate of £388,000 is 19.4% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: December 2019 at £324,995.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Solar panelsYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 November 2029

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Shawbury Street, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Shawbury Street has no planning applications on record.

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

£388,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£324,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 December 2019Most recent
£324,995

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

Nearby sales in MK42 0DN

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.

EPC Rating for 4 Shawbury Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,316

Street avg £3,553

Below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Below

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 5 years

Strongly above

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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.

£397k

1 Brampton Close

MK42 0HD

3 bed

£437k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed

£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed

£459k

1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

MK42 0GH

4 bed2 bath

£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath

£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath

£329k

1 Beauvais Square, Shortstown

MK42 0GE

1 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

424/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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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 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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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