What kind of home is 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU sell for?

2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU last sold for £340,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £309,995 in March 2019, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2019 and May 2024, 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU rose from £309,995 to £340,000, a change of £30,005. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0FU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU in?

2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

Police records around 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU 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 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

The closest primary school to 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU is Shortstown Primary School (404m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.9km).

What transport links are near 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU is Potter Meadows, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Arnold Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0FU

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Arnold Way

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

2 Arnold Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0FU). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft). The latest certificate (February 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2019–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£326/sq ft) was about 16.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 97 m² it's 22.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (125 m² median across 11 EPCs). Last sale on file: £340,000 in May 2024.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 Arnold Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

B83

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 Arnold Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Arnold Way 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

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£340,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2024Most recent
£340,000
+9.7%over 5 years
29 March 2019
£309,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0FU: £419,995 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in MK42 0FU

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On the street

Versus other Arnold Way homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Arnold Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,505

Street avg £3,137

Above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 6 years

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Potter Meadows — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shortstown Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0FU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0FU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

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