16 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH
About 16 East Square
16 East Square is a property in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UH). It has council tax band B.
It hasn't traded since September 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time.
Know exactly what you're buying at 16 East Square
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
16 East Square has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 16 East Square
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 16 East Square was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£38,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 September 1997Most recent
£38,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0UH: £220,000 (2022–2015).
Nearby sales in MK42 0UH
1 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH
Sold Nov 2022
£280,00010 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH
Sold Jan 2020
£246,0005 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH
Sold Jul 2017
£220,00013 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH
Sold Nov 2015
£175,00015 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH
Sold Aug 2008
£125,000
Everything we know about 16 East Square, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.0dB