What type of property is 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH last change hands?

12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH last sold for £383,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £289,995 in February 2014, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

Across 2 sales between February 2014 and September 2019, 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH rose from £289,995 to £383,000, a change of £93,005. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 61% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0GH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH had any planning applications?

12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH has council approval for an extension granted in May 2018 under ref. 18/00763/LDP. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

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

Where is 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH located?

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

How safe is the area around 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

Police records around 12 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 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

The closest primary school to 12 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 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

The closest bus stop to 12 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is Potter Meadows, 318m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Atherstone Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GH

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band E

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 £438,000 is 14.4% 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.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

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

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

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.

May 2018
ExtensionOutline
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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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

£438,000

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

25 September 2019Most recent
£383,000
+32.1%over 5 years
14 February 2014
£289,995

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

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.

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 8 years

Below

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Area

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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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