What type of property is 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN last change hands?

23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN last sold for £365,000 in August 2025. Before that, it sold for £201,995 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and August 2025, 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN rose from £201,995 to £365,000, a change of £163,005. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in May 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 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

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

Where is 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN located?

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

Is 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN in a safe area?

Police records around 23 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 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest primary school to 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is Shortstown Primary School (356m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.7km).

How well connected is 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest bus stop to 23 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is Potter Meadows, 269m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Chamberlain Way

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

23 Chamberlain Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GN). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 80), 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 91). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £365,000 in August 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 (£361/sq ft) was about 65.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

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

Current estimate

£359,000

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)

£365,000

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

Sales timeline

20 August 2025Most recent
£365,000
+80.7%over 12 years
27 June 2013
£201,995

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.

23 Chamberlain Way is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,883

Street avg £2,675

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 106 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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