What type of property is 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN sell for?

1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN last sold for £363,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £199,995 in July 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2013 and November 2025, 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN rose from £199,995 to £363,000, a change of £163,005. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN located?

1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN 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 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest primary school to 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is Shortstown Primary School (356m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.7km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is Potter Meadows, 269m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Chamberlain Way

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

1 Chamberlain Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GN). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof 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 89).

A recent sale: £363,000 in November 2025. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 66.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chamberlain Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

1 Chamberlain Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£363,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

20 November 2025Most recent
£363,000
+81.5%over 12 years
28 July 2013
£199,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0GN: £370,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in MK42 0GN

On the street

Versus other Chamberlain Way homes

Four headline reads against 55 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Chamberlain Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,903

Street avg £2,671

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 106 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0GN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0GN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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