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

1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ sell for?

1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ last sold for £240,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £149,950 in October 2005, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and November 2018, 1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ rose from £149,950 to £240,000, a change of £90,050. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ have?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How safe is the area around 1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

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

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

How well connected is 1b, Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

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

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1b, Canberra Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2005–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 is 22.1% above the 2018 sale price. Sold November 2018 for £240,000.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Apr 2016

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (64 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1b has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£240,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2018Most recent
£240,000
+60.1%over 13 years
20 October 2005
£149,950

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.

1b outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,158

Street avg £3,136

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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