What type of property is 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is a mid-terrace house.

What did 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW sell for?

13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW last sold for £185,750 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The current EPC rating for 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW located?

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

Is 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW 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 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The closest primary school to 13 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 transport links are near 13 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The closest bus stop to 13 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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13 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 13 Blackburn Close

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

13 Blackburn Close is a mid-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TW). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 78 m² it's 17% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (94 m² median across 16 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 is 16.8% above the 2021 sale price. Sold September 2021 for £185,750. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 4)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2011from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromC70toD68

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD68toE51

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2021from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromE51toD58

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Blackburn Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£185,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 September 2021Most recent
£185,750

Median price across the last 1 sales in MK42 0TW: £185,000 (2021–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 0TW

15 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW
Sold Sept 2021
£185,000

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.

13 Blackburn Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly 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.

£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath

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MK42 0UG

£210k

1 Alpine View

MK42 0YJ

£229k

1 Barton Road

MK42 0NA

£240k

1 Brook Street

MK42 0QR

£248k

1 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown

MK42 0GD

£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath

£275k

1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

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

0.1 km

De Havilland Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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