What type of property is 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

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

What is the EPC rating for 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The current EPC rating for 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has dropped from a D recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft). That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0TW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The only planning records linked to 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

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

Where is 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW located?

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

How safe is the area around 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

Police records around 6 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 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Blackburn Close, MK42 0TW?

The closest bus stop to 6 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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6 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 6 Blackburn Close

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

6 Blackburn Close is an end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TW). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (October 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2006. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

6 Blackburn Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 September 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD66toE54

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 6 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW

1decisions3documents8nearby

Oct 2006
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Crown reduce and reshape 1 Horse Chestnut Tree.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
06/02486/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.

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

Current estimate

£289,000

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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

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 for 6 Blackburn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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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

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