What kind of home is 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ last sold for £320,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £275,000 in April 2017, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

Across 2 sales between April 2017 and August 2023, 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ rose from £275,000 to £320,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ had any planning applications?

2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ in?

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

Is 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

The closest primary school to 2 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 transport links are near 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bushfield Court, MK42 0GJ is Potter Meadows, 223m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bushfield Court, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GJ

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Bushfield Court

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

2 Bushfield Court is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GJ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft). The latest certificate (December 2014) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95). The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£342/sq ft) was about 66.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £320,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

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.

2 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 Dec 2024

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bushfield Court, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2021
Outline
In report
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Additions and alterations to the roof)
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
21/01417/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.

2 Bushfield Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£320,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2023Most recent
£320,000
+16.4%over 6 years
12 April 2017
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0GJ: £172,500 (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.

Price per m² for 2 Bushfield Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,678

Street avg £2,315

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Above

Years Held

3 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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65 dB

70 dB

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