3 Eastcote, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TP
About 3 Eastcote
3 Eastcote is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TP). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 91 m² the property is well over the postcode median (69 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £313,000 — fresh data. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£320/sq ft) was about 185.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 May 2026
EPC Rating
Planning history
3 Eastcote has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 3 Eastcote
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 3 Eastcote was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£328,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 23 years.
£313,000
Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
12 February 2025Most recent
£313,000
+34.3%over 8 years5 October 2016
£233,000
+164.8%over 14 years14 January 2002
£88,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0TP: £83,000 (2017–2001).
Everything we know about 3 Eastcote, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Eastcote homes
Habitable Rooms for 3 Eastcote runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
91 m²
Street avg 73 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.8dB