What kind of home is 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0UZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in November 2003 under ref. 03/02224/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ in?

1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ 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 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is Shortstown Primary School (667m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is Blenheim Road, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Canberra Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UZ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Canberra Road

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

1 Canberra Road is a semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 October 2028

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Canberra Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Canberra Road has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Canberra Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UZ

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Nov 2003
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
First floor side extension.
Reference
03/02224/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Canberra Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£275,000

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 0UZ: £300,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 0UZ

On the street

Versus other Canberra Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 77 (C)

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

£275k

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2 bed2 bath

£264k

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MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath

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1 Alder Close

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£248k

1 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown

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1 bed

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

Blenheim Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Shortstown Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0UZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0UZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

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80 dB

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