What kind of home is 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0GN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN use?

The latest EPC at 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

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

Which area is 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN in?

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

Is 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chamberlain Way, MK42 0GN is Potter Meadows, 269m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Chamberlain Way

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

8 Chamberlain Way is an end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GN). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 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).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 April 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chamberlain Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Chamberlain Way has no planning applications on record.

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8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Chamberlain Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0GN: £370,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in MK42 0GN

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.

8 Chamberlain Way is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 82 (B)

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£288k

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MK42 0YG

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1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath

£280k

1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown

MK42 0TW

£329k

1 Beauvais Square, Shortstown

MK42 0GE

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1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

£337k

1 Benson Close, Shortstown

MK42 0PH

£341k

1 Bishop Mead, Shortstown

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£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath

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.

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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.

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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· 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

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Common questions

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