What kind of home is 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP?

2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP?

2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP last sold for £166,500 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £182,000 in November 2007, so prices have been falling over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and June 2011, 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP fell from £182,000 to £166,500, a change of £15,500. That works out to roughly -2.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP?

2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0UP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP use?

The latest EPC at 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP?

2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP in?

2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP?

Police records around 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP 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 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP?

The closest primary school to 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP is Shortstown Primary School (218m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.6km).

How well connected is 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Central Avenue, MK42 0UP is Concorde Close, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UP

EV charger

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Central Avenue

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

2 Central Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UP). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Held since June 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2007–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £343,000 sits 106% above the 2011 sale of £166,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£147/sq ft) was about 46.1% below the postcode norm. At 105 m² it's 29.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 4 EPCs).

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
EV chargerYes

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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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 November 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromC74toD65

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Central Avenue 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.

2 Central Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£343,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£166,500

Growth on file: -2.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

2 June 2011Most recent
£166,500
-8.5%over 3 years
29 November 2007
£182,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0UP: £225,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in MK42 0UP

On the street

Versus other Central Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Central Avenue outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

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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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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

Concorde Close — 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 0UP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0UP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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