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52 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN

EPC B1 planning record

Estimated value

£369,000

  • Since the 2025 sale (£370,000)0%
  • Against MK42 0GN's recent median (£365,000)+1%

Newest record on this page: November 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
120 m²
1292 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£369,000

  • Against its 2025 sale (£370,000)0%
  • Against MK42 0GN's recent median (£365,000)+1%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 52 Chamberlain Way is modelled from its 120 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0GN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    120 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2024

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2025

  • Recent sales in MK42 0GN

    5 sales, median £365,000 (2025–2025)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: November 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 11 June 2025Most recent

    £370,000

    +54.2%over 10 years

  2. 9 July 2014

    £239,995

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 52 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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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.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 August 2034

7 years remaining

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.

1 application on record at 52 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN

1decisions8documents8nearby
  1. Aug 2024
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report

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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 £2,689

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
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.

Nearest schools

  • Shortstown Primary SchoolPrimary356m
  • Bedford AcademySecondary1.7km
  • King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimary1.7km
  • Cotton End Forest SchoolPrimary2.2km

Nearest stops

  • Potter MeadowsBus stop269m
  • Harrowden LaneBus stop318m
  • The CrescentBus stop393m
  • North DriveBus stop451m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
  • Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
  • Shoplifting807 reports12%
  • Public Order518 reports8%

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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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 52 Chamberlain Way is modelled from its 120 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 0GN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 52 Chamberlain Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 52 Chamberlain Way was lodged in August 2024 at band B and is valid until August 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 52 Chamberlain Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 7 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 0GN, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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