What kind of home is 5 East Square, MK42 0UH?

5 East Square, MK42 0UH is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 East Square, MK42 0UH?

5 East Square, MK42 0UH last sold for £220,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £112,000 in May 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 East Square, MK42 0UH changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2012 and July 2017, 5 East Square, MK42 0UH rose from £112,000 to £220,000, a change of £108,000. That works out to roughly +14.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 East Square, MK42 0UH?

The current EPC rating for 5 East Square, MK42 0UH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 East Square, MK42 0UH?

5 East Square, MK42 0UH has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (902 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0UH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 East Square, MK42 0UH use?

The latest EPC at 5 East Square, MK42 0UH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 East Square, MK42 0UH?

5 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 5 East Square, MK42 0UH in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 East Square, MK42 0UH?

Police records around 5 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 5 East Square, MK42 0UH?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 East Square, MK42 0UH?

The closest bus stop to 5 East Square, MK42 0UH is North Drive, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH

Notable views3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

84 m²

902 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 East Square

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

5 East Square is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UH). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 902 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2012) shows a C (score 72). The latest certificate is from January 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 84 m² it's 15.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 12 EPCs). Last changed hands 9 years ago, in July 2017. Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £273,000 is 24.1% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Notable viewsYes

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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.

5 East Square's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Jan 2022

Current Certificate

Jan 2012

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 January 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 East Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 East Square saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£220,000

Growth on file: 14.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2017Most recent
£220,000
+63.0%over 3 years
29 August 2013
£135,000
+20.5%over 1 year
30 May 2012
£112,000

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.

Price per m² for 5 East Square lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,624

Street avg £3,206

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 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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4 bed2 bath

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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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