What type of property is 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

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

When did 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN last change hands?

18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN last sold for £195,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is in council tax band D.

Where is 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN located?

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

What is crime like near 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

Police records around 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN 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.

Which schools serve 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest primary school to 18 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 transport links are near 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest bus stop to 18 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is Potter Meadows, 269m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Chamberlain Way

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

18 Chamberlain Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GN). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Today's modelled estimate of £353,000 sits 81% above the 2013 sale of £195,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Last sold in June 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas fired

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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Chamberlain Way 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.

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

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£195,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 June 2013Most recent
£195,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 0GN

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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 epc rating, 18 Chamberlain Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,143

Street avg £2,713

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Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 106 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

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Comparables

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1 bed

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 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

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75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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