What kind of home is 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0GH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH use?

The latest EPC at 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH in?

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

Is 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

The closest primary school to 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is Shortstown Primary School (447m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.7km).

How well connected is 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Atherstone Close, MK42 0GH is Potter Meadows, 318m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Atherstone Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GH

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Atherstone Close

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

8 Atherstone Close is an end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GH). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 84 m² it sits well below the postcode median (138 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Atherstone Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Atherstone Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

EPC Rating for 8 Atherstone Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 81 (B)

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

Comparables

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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

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

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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