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12 Atherstone Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GH

EPC B1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
140 m²
1507 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
Council tax
Band E
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Overview

About 12 Atherstone Close

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

12 Atherstone Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GH). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft) and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2013) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £456,000 is 19.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£254/sq ft) was about 36.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £383,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

12 Atherstone Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Nov 2023

Current Certificate
Nov 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Expired on 7 November 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Atherstone Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Atherstone Close has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 12 Atherstone Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GH

1decisions1extensions11documents8nearby
  1. May 2018
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension)

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    18/00763/LDP
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

12 Atherstone Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£456,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£383,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 September 2019Most recent

    £383,000

    +32.1%over 5 years

  2. 14 February 2014

    £289,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0GH: £413,750 (2025–2014).

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.

12 Atherstone Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,736

Street avg £2,504

On par

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 9 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Atherstone Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

MK42 0QN

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1 Brampton Close

MK42 0HD

3 bed
£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath
£455k

1 Blake S Boulevard, Shortstown

MK42 0ZL

£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath
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

0.4 km

Shortstown Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 0GH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 0GH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0GH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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