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9 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 9 Blackburn Close

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

9 Blackburn Close is a semi-detached 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 (January 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2011from Jul 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

Sept 2020from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromD66toE51
Low Energy Lighting
73%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2021from Sept 2020
EPC improved fromE51toD64
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 9 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW

2decisions1extensions24documents8nearby
  1. Jan 2022
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with front and rear dormers.

    Extension
    Documents
    18 docs on file
    Reference
    21/02909/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision

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  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

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

Current estimate

£293,000

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).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 9 Blackburn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

On par

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Blackburn Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown

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1 Alamein Avenue

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£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath
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1 Beauvais Square, Shortstown

MK42 0GE

1 bed
£337k

1 Benson Close, Shortstown

MK42 0PH

£341k

1 Bishop Mead, Shortstown

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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.
Full Bedford report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 road noise heatmap for MK42 0TW

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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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 9 Blackburn Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.