What kind of home is 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU last change hands?

8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU last sold for £341,995 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU use?

The latest EPC at 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU in?

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

Is 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU 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 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Arnold Way, MK42 0FU is Potter Meadows, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Arnold Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0FU

EPC B

Estimated value

£397,000

Since the 2019 sale (£341,995)+16%
Against MK42 0FU's recent median (£419,995)-5%

Newest record on this page: November 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£397,000

Against its 2019 sale (£341,995)+16%
Against MK42 0FU's recent median (£419,995)-5%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Arnold Way is modelled from its 125 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0FU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
125 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in MK42 0FU
5 sales, median £419,995 (2024–2020)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

15 April 2019Most recent
£341,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0FU: £419,995 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in MK42 0FU

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 8 Arnold Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0FU. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
Larger development activity nearbyIn report
Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 8 Arnold Way

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

8 Arnold Way is a semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0FU). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft). The latest certificate (February 2019) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94).

Today's modelled estimate of £397,000 is 16.1% above the 2019 sale price. Sold April 2019 for £341,995.

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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

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 February 2029

2 years remaining

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Arnold Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Arnold Way 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.

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.

8 Arnold Way is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,736

Street avg £3,207

Below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 115 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 6 years

On par

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

0.1 km

Potter Meadows — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shortstown Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Shortstown Primary SchoolPrimary404m
Bedford AcademySecondary1.9km
King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimary1.9km
Cotton End Forest SchoolPrimary2.1km

Nearest stops

Potter MeadowsBus stop139m
The CrescentBus stop441m
Harrowden LaneBus stop485m
Mason RoadBus stop485m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
Shoplifting807 reports12%
Public Order518 reports8%

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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 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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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£397k

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MK42 0HD

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£383k

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MK42 0JW

£380k

1 Banks Close, Shortstown

MK42 0LL

£437k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed

£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed

£455k

1 Blake S Boulevard, Shortstown

MK42 0ZL

£459k

1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

MK42 0GH

4 bed2 bath

£341k

1 Bishop Mead, Shortstown

MK42 0GU

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Method

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 8 Arnold Way is modelled from its 125 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0FU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 8 Arnold Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Arnold Way was lodged in February 2019 at band B and is valid until February 2029. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 8 Arnold Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 7 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 0FU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.

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Nearest stops

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1 Brampton Close

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1 Acorn Way

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

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1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

1 Bishop Mead, Shortstown

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