What kind of home is 1 East Square, MK42 0UH?

1 East Square, MK42 0UH is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 East Square, MK42 0UH sell for?

1 East Square, MK42 0UH last sold for £220,000 in January 2026. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £85,000 in August 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 East Square, MK42 0UH changed over time?

Across 4 sales between August 2002 and January 2026, 1 East Square, MK42 0UH rose from £85,000 to £220,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 East Square, MK42 0UH have?

The current EPC rating for 1 East Square, MK42 0UH is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 East Square, MK42 0UH?

1 East Square, MK42 0UH has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 East Square, MK42 0UH use?

The latest EPC at 1 East Square, MK42 0UH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 East Square, MK42 0UH?

1 East Square, MK42 0UH 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.

Which area is 1 East Square, MK42 0UH in?

1 East Square, MK42 0UH sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 1 East Square, MK42 0UH in a safe area?

Police records around 1 East Square, MK42 0UH 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.

What schools are near 1 East Square, MK42 0UH?

The closest primary school to 1 East Square, MK42 0UH is Shortstown Primary School (231m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.5km).

How well connected is 1 East Square, MK42 0UH?

The closest bus stop to 1 East Square, MK42 0UH is North Drive, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 1 East Square

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

1 East Square is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UH). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

It changed hands recently, sold January 2026 for £220,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 is 10.9% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£284/sq ft) was about 26.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromC69toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 East Square 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£220,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

9 January 2026Most recent
£220,000
-21.4%over 3 years
18 November 2022
£280,000
+90.5%over 7 years
7 May 2015
£147,000
+72.9%over 12 years
15 August 2002
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0UH: £246,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in MK42 0UH

On the street

Versus other East Square homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 East Square runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,056

Street avg £3,119

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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1 Beauvais Square, Shortstown

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3 bed

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£248k

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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

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

North Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 0UH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0UH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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