What kind of home is 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0TW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW in?

1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

Police records around 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW 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.

What schools are near 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The closest primary school to 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is Shortstown Primary School (296m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.9km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is De Havilland Avenue, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Blackburn Close

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

1 Blackburn Close is a semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TW). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromD58toE52

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2021from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromE52toD65

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Blackburn Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

1 Blackburn Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£295,000

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 2 sales in MK42 0TW: £185,375 (2021–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 0TW

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other Blackburn Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

Comparables

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

De Havilland Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Shortstown Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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The full 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 0TW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0TW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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