What type of property is 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is a detached house.

What did 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH sell for?

5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH last sold for £259,995 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

The current EPC rating for 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft). That makes it about 47% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0GH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

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

Where is 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH located?

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

Is 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH 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.

Which schools serve 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is Potter Meadows, 318m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Atherstone Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GH

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band E

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Overview

About 5 Atherstone Close

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

5 Atherstone Close is a detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GH). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft) and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2013) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £406,000 sits 56.2% above the 2013 sale of £259,995. Last sold in October 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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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.

5 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 06 Oct 2023

Current Certificate

Oct 2013

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 6 October 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Atherstone Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Atherstone Close has no planning applications on record.

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8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£406,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£259,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 October 2013Most recent
£259,995

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

Nearby sales in MK42 0GH

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.

5 Atherstone Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,031

Street avg £2,622

Below

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 119 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

13 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly above

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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.

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1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

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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

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.

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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 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

Low

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FAQ

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