What kind of home is 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

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

What was the last sold price for 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ last sold for £350,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £108,000 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and March 2024, 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ rose from £108,000 to £350,000, a change of £242,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0UZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ had any planning applications?

7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ has 6 planning records on file (4 approved), most recent in February 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

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

Which area is 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ in?

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

Is 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Canberra Road, MK42 0UZ is Blenheim Road, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Canberra Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UZ

6 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Canberra Road

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

7 Canberra Road is a semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 39.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £350,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Canberra Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Canberra Road has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Jul 2025
Full
In report
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a pair of 2.5 storey, semi-detached three bedroom houses on side garden land. Form new vehicular access at rear off Wellington Road and widening of existing vehicular access at front to provide front garden parking for the existing dwelling and associated external works.
Reference
25/01366/FUL
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Feb 2026
Conditions
In report
25/01366/FUL - Condition 9 - Hard and Soft Landscaping (discharge of condition)
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
25/02296/AOC
View planning 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.

Latest sale on 7 Canberra Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£350,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

8 March 2024Most recent
£350,000
+224.1%over 21 years
7 November 2002
£108,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0UZ: £290,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 0UZ

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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, 7 Canberra Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,070

Street avg £3,067

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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

6/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

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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