What type of property is 11 East Square, MK42 0UH?

11 East Square, MK42 0UH is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 11 East Square, MK42 0UH have?

The current EPC rating for 11 East Square, MK42 0UH is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 East Square, MK42 0UH?

11 East Square, MK42 0UH has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 East Square, MK42 0UH heated?

The latest EPC at 11 East Square, MK42 0UH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 East Square, MK42 0UH?

11 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.

Where is 11 East Square, MK42 0UH located?

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

Is 11 East Square, MK42 0UH in a safe area?

Police records around 11 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.

Which schools serve 11 East Square, MK42 0UH?

The closest primary school to 11 East Square, MK42 0UH is Shortstown Primary School (231m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.5km).

What transport links are near 11 East Square, MK42 0UH?

The closest bus stop to 11 East Square, MK42 0UH is North Drive, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 11 East Square

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

11 East Square is an end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UH). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

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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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromC72toD66

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 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.

11 East Square has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£220,000

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 5 sales in MK42 0UH: £250,000 (2026–2020).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 11 East Square lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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.

£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Bells Close, Shortstown

MK42 0UG

£229k

1 Barton Road

MK42 0NA

£210k

1 Alpine View

MK42 0YJ

£240k

1 Brook Street

MK42 0QR

£248k

1 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown

MK42 0GD

£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath

£275k

1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

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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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 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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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