What type of property is 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN sell for?

52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN last sold for £370,000 in June 2025. Before that, it sold for £239,995 in July 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and June 2025, 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN rose from £239,995 to £370,000, a change of £130,005. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The current EPC rating for 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0GN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN heated?

The latest EPC at 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The only planning records linked to 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN located?

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

Is 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN in a safe area?

Police records around 52 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 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest primary school to 52 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 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest bus stop to 52 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is Potter Meadows, 269m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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52 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 52 Chamberlain Way

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

52 Chamberlain Way is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GN). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (August 2024) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £370,000. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2024. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 120 m² it's 27.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (94 m² median across 55 EPCs). Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£286/sq ft) was about 31.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Apr 2014

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2024
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Ash Tree - Light Pruning to Lower Branches and Siding Back Overhanging Branches Back to Boundary Line.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
24/01248/TPO
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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.

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

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£370,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2025Most recent
£370,000
+54.2%over 10 years
9 July 2014
£239,995

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.

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

Price per m²

£3,083

Street avg £2,693

Above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 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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5 bed3 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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