What council tax band is 4 East Square, MK42 0UH?

4 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 4 East Square, MK42 0UH located?

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

What is crime like near 4 East Square, MK42 0UH?

Police records around 4 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 4 East Square, MK42 0UH?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 East Square, MK42 0UH?

The closest bus stop to 4 East Square, MK42 0UH is North Drive, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH

Council tax

Band B

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Overview

About 4 East Square

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

4 East Square is a property in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UH). It has council tax band B.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 4 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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).

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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.

1 3, St Martins Court, Aston Road

MK42 0LN

£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath

£437k

1 Acorn Way

MK42 0QN

3 bed

£275k

1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath

£288k

1 Alder Close

MK42 0YG

£383k

1 Aldergrove Gardens, Shortstown

MK42 0JW

£210k

1 Alpine View

MK42 0YJ

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.

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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