What type of property is 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP?

2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP?

2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP last sold for £240,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,500 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and August 2017, 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP rose from £49,500 to £240,000, a change of £190,500. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP?

2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0TP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP?

2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP located?

2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP 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.

Which schools serve 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP?

The closest primary school to 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP is Shortstown Primary School (196m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.5km).

What transport links are near 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Eastcote, MK42 0TP is North Drive, 48m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Eastcote, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Eastcote

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

2 Eastcote is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TP). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2017); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 is 27.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£286/sq ft) was about 63.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from May 2017

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

70%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Eastcote, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Eastcote has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

2 Eastcote has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£240,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2017Most recent
£240,000
+384.8%over 20 years
28 February 1997
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0TP: £127,500 (2025–2002).

Nearby sales in MK42 0TP

On the street

Versus other Eastcote homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Eastcote lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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.

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3 bed

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4 bed

£459k

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4 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

North Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 0TP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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