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30 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
130 m²
1399 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 30 Chamberlain Way

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

30 Chamberlain Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GN). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 79), 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. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 130 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: £405,000 in March 2025. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2016. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 32.8% 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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms4
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Mar 2013
EPC improved fromB83toC79
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 30 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN

1decisions6documents8nearby
  1. Jun 2016
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Norway Maple - Fell

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    16/01030/TPO
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  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

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

Current estimate

£443,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£405,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 March 2025Most recent

    £405,000

    +62.0%over 11 years

  2. 21 April 2013

    £249,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0GN: £365,000 (2025–2025).

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, 30 Chamberlain Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,115

Street avg £2,688

Above

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 30 Chamberlain Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£466k

1 Arnold Way, Shortstown

MK42 0FU

5 bed3 bath
£459k

1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

MK42 0GH

4 bed2 bath
£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed
£437k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed
£397k

1 Brampton Close

MK42 0HD

3 bed
£455k

1 Blake S Boulevard, Shortstown

MK42 0ZL

£499k

1 Brize Gardens, Shortstown

MK42 0JQ

£503k

1 Aviation Way, Shortstown

MK42 0HU

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.
Full Bedford report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for MK42 0GN

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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