What type of property is 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

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

When did 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ last change hands?

20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ last sold for £117,500 in April 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,750 in June 1998, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1998 and April 2004, 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ rose from £48,750 to £117,500, a change of £68,750. That works out to roughly +16.2% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0UZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ 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 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ located?

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

How safe is the area around 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

Police records around 20 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.

Which schools serve 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is Blenheim Road, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Canberra Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Canberra Road

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

20 Canberra Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in April 2004. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 sits 128.9% above the 2004 sale of £117,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£152/sq ft) was about 45.2% below the postcode norm.

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 gardenYes
ParkingYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Canberra Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Canberra Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

20 Canberra Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£117,500

Growth on file: 16.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

22 April 2004Most recent
£117,500
+141.0%over 5 years
14 June 1998
£48,750

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.

On price per m², 20 Canberra Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,632

Street avg £3,263

Strongly below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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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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Common questions

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