What kind of home is 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN last change hands?

22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN last sold for £375,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £212,500 in August 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

Across 3 sales between August 2013 and February 2025, 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN rose from £212,500 to £375,000, a change of £162,500. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 45% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0GN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN use?

The latest EPC at 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN have?

22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in February 2014 under ref. 13/02529/LDP. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

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

Which area is 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN in?

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

Is 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN in a safe area?

Police records around 22 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.

What schools are near 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest primary school to 22 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 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest bus stop to 22 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is Potter Meadows, 269m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Chamberlain Way

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

22 Chamberlain Way is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GN). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 55 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). A recent sale: £375,000 in February 2025. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2014. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£256/sq ft) was about 16.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromB85toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Chamberlain Way has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

Feb 2014
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension.
Reference
13/02529/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.

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

Current estimate

£373,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£375,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2025Most recent
£375,000
+20.6%over 7 years
3 January 2018
£311,000
+46.4%over 4 years
29 August 2013
£212,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0GN: £365,000 (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 co₂ emissions, 22 Chamberlain Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,757

Street avg £2,700

On par

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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1 Acorn Way

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3 bed

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1 Arnold Way, Shortstown

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5 bed3 bath

£283k

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2 bed2 bath

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2 bed1 bath

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Area

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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

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