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5 Bells Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UG

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
43 m²
463 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 5 Bells Close

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

5 Bells Close is an end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UG). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromD64toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bells Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bells Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

On the street

Versus other Bells Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Bells Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Bells 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.
£210k

1 Alpine View

MK42 0YJ

£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath
£220k

1 Bells Close, Shortstown

MK42 0UG

£229k

1 Barton Road

MK42 0NA

£240k

1 Brook Street

MK42 0QR

£248k

1 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown

MK42 0GD

£143k

1 Brancaster Close

MK42 0SU

£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath
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

North Drive — 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 0UG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 0UG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0UG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Bells Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.