What type of property is 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH last sold for £452,500 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £287,000 in February 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2014 and February 2025, 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH rose from £287,000 to £452,500, a change of £165,500. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

The current EPC rating for 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (1,582 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 69% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0GH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH located?

1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH 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.

Which schools serve 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

The closest primary school to 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is Shortstown Primary School (447m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.7km).

What transport links are near 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

The closest bus stop to 1 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is Potter Meadows, 318m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GH

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

147 m²

1582 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Atherstone Close

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

1 Atherstone Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GH). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £452,500 — fresh data. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£286/sq ft) was about 51.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Atherstone Close 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.

Latest sale on 1 Atherstone Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£434,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£452,500

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2025Most recent
£452,500
+57.7%over 11 years
14 February 2014
£287,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0GH: £383,000 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in MK42 0GH

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On the street

Versus other Atherstone Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Atherstone Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,078

Street avg £2,447

Strongly above

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.4 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 0GH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0GH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

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