What type of property is 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW last change hands?

15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW last sold for £185,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The current EPC rating for 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0TW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The only planning records linked to 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

15 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 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW located?

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

What is crime like near 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

Police records around 15 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.

Which schools serve 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The closest primary school to 15 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 15 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The closest bus stop to 15 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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15 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 15 Blackburn Close

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

15 Blackburn Close is an end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TW). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2016. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 is 34.1% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £185,000 in September 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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 4)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2011from May 2011

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD65toE54

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2021from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromE54toD67

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2016
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Norway Maple - Fell
Reference
16/01928/TPO
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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.

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

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 September 2021Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in MK42 0TW: £185,750 (2021–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 0TW

13 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW
Sold Sept 2021
£185,750

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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.

15 Blackburn Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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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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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