What kind of home is 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ last change hands?

13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ last sold for £152,000 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £127,995 in April 2014, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2014 and December 2020, 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ rose from £127,995 to £152,000, a change of £24,005. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

The current EPC rating for 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 62 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0GJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ use?

The latest EPC at 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ in?

13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

Police records around 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ 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 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

The closest primary school to 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ is Shortstown Primary School (283m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.7km).

What is the nearest station to 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

The closest bus stop to 13 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ is Potter Meadows, 223m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Bushfield Court, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GJ

EPC B

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 13 Bushfield Court

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

13 Bushfield Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GJ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft) and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2014) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 62 m² it's 28.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 29 EPCs). Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £152,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

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

13 Bushfield Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jan 2024

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Bushfield Court, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Bushfield Court 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£152,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

21 December 2020Most recent
£152,000
+18.8%over 6 years
10 April 2014
£127,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0GJ: £320,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in MK42 0GJ

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On the street

Versus other Bushfield Court homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 13 Bushfield Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,452

Street avg £2,362

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

5 years

Street avg 10 years

Strongly below

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

0.2 km

Potter Meadows — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 0GJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0GJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

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